Bluefield State University

Bluefield, WV · Public · 1,042 undergraduates

Median earnings after attending

$46K

In-state tuition

$11K

Out-of-state tuition

$18K

Graduation rate

34%

Acceptance rate

97%

Median debt

$11K

Borrowing rate

51%

Earnings (all students)

$44K

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Institution profile

HBCU

Highest degree offered	Graduate/Doctoral
Predominant degree	Bachelor's
Setting	Town: Small (<25k)
Region	Southeast
ZIP	24701-2198

Financial overview

Published cost

$22K

Federal aid / UG

$773

Est. net price

$21K

At a glance

SAT average	989
ACT composite (median)	20.0
First-year retention	55%
SAT math (median)	495
Undergraduate composition	66% White · 22% Black · 5% Hispanic · 0% Asian
Official website	https://bluefieldstate.edu/

Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.

Fields of study with published earnings

Major	median earnings	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	$59K	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	$31K	$31K
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	$27K	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	$25K	$20K
Social Sciences, General.	$21K	—

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