West Virginia’s Bluefield State College is all about providing an affordable, accessible education to its undergraduates, regardless of where they come from. At its core, the school looks to uphold a standard of excellence in both teaching and research, while also promoting diversity and service to the community. There are several degrees offered across four different schools, including the popular School of Nursing & Allied Health, the School of Business (the third business school in West Virginia to attain national accreditation), and the STEM school, which has four engineering degrees available: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Management. The low cost of tuition has always been a huge draw for residents of the region, and the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan further reduces costs for qualifying state residents who enroll in selected high-skill, high-demand programs or the Bluefield State Honors College. All students can access the resources available through the Academic Success Center, which include tutoring, mentoring, workshops, and computer lab access.
Bluefield State University (BSC)
219 Rock Street
|
Bluefield,
WV |
24701
01. What the School is Known For
What students say:
02. Students
Gender
52% female48% male
Out of State
5% are out
of state95% are
in-state
of state95% are
in-state
Students
70% are
full time30% are
part time
full time30% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,506
Foreign Countries Represented
15
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
1,135
Acceptance Rate
98%
Average HS GPA
3.15
SAT & ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 16
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Testing Policies
Selectivity
68/99
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04. Academics
Student/Faculty
17 : 1
Total Faculty
266
Terminal Degree
53
Gender
Women
136
Men
130
Minority
16
International
1
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
05. Campus Life
Students
0%
First-Year Students
0%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
28
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Join a fraternity
5%
Join a sorority
10%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division II
Men's Sports (Big Blues)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Women's Sports (Lady Blues)
Basketball
Cross Country
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
08. Student Services
Health
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Ms Dawn Surbaugh
Admissions Counselor
Bluefield State College 219 Rock Street Bluefield, WV 24701
304-327-4000
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
304-327-4000
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Average Length:
1 hour
Visits
CLASS VISITS
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
gbrown@bluefieldstate.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Classes
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
12. Majors
01 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other.
02 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other.
03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
04 EDUCATION.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
05 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
- Mining Technology/Technician.
06 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
07 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
- Corrections.
- Criminal Justice/Police Science.
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
08 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
09 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- General Studies.
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
10 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Biological and Physical Sciences.
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
11 SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.
12 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Social Sciences, General.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$6,894
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2120
Transportation for Commuters
$1,600
Approximate Expenses per year
$11,814
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesMar 1
Notification DateJun 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,000
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,000
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,000
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$1,400
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
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Read More01. Overview
What the school is known for:
West Virginia’s Bluefield State College is all about providing an affordable, accessible education to its undergraduates, regardless of where they come from. At its core, the school looks to uphold a standard of excellence in both teaching and research, while also promoting diversity and service to the community. There are several degrees offered across four different schools, including the popular School of Nursing & Allied Health, the School of Business (the third business school in West Virginia to attain national accreditation), and the STEM school, which has four engineering degrees available: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, and Management. The low cost of tuition has always been a huge draw for residents of the region, and the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan further reduces costs for qualifying state residents who enroll in selected high-skill, high-demand programs or the Bluefield State Honors College. All students can access the resources available through the Academic Success Center, which include tutoring, mentoring, workshops, and computer lab access.
02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
1,135
Acceptance Rate
98%
Average HS GPA
3.15
SAT & ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
21 - 16
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$6,894
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2120
Transportation for Commuters
$1,600
Approximate Expenses per year
$11,814
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Clemson University
College of Charleston
Concord University
East Carolina University
Furman University
Guilford College
James Madison University
Old Dominion University
Radford University
University of Lynchburg
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
West Virginia University
05. Academics
Student/Faculty
17 : 1
Total Faculty
266
Terminal Degree
53
Gender
Women
136
Men
130
Minority
16
International
1
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Terminal Associate
Transfer Associate
06. Student Body
Gender
52% female48% male
Out of State
5% are out
of state95% are
in-state
of state95% are
in-state
Students
70% are
full time30% are
part time
full time30% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
3,506
Foreign Countries Represented
15
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
Students
0%
First-Year Students
0%
Campus Environment
Village
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Ms Dawn Surbaugh
Admissions Counselor
Bluefield State College 219 Rock Street Bluefield, WV 24701
304-327-4000
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
304-327-4000
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Average Length:
1 hour
Visits
CLASS VISITS
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Athletic Department
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
gbrown@bluefieldstate.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Not Available
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Campus Tours
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic Division II
Men's Sports (Big Blues)
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Tennis
Women's Sports (Lady Blues)
Basketball
Cross Country
Softball
Tennis
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Other
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
28
Number of Honor Societies
6
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
1
Join a fraternity
5%
Join a sorority
10%
12. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ® Review's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
The ÂÜÀòÉÙÅ® Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Application DeadlinesMar 1
Notification DateJun 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
State Aid
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,000
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$3,000
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,000
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$1,400
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Classes
Opportunities at School
01 - Internship
15. Majors
01 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Accounting.
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
- Business/Commerce, General.
- Hospitality Administration/Management, Other.
02 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other.
03 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General.
04 EDUCATION.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
05 ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
- Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
- Mining Technology/Technician.
06 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
07 HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
- Corrections.
- Criminal Justice/Police Science.
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
08 LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
09 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- General Studies.
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
10 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Biological and Physical Sciences.
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
11 SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.
12 SOCIAL SCIENCES.
- Social Sciences, General.
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