About Bluefield State College

Founded in 1895, Bluefield State College. is a college. Located in West Virginia, which is a city setting in West Virginia, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,362 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Bluefield State College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 75 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Bluefield State College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate83%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range870-1070
ACT Range17-22

Admissions at BSC are considered Less Selective, with ,0% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 34 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

64% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 25% were in the top quarter, and 2% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Bluefield State College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
67%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
33%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
67%
“We live for the big game”
33%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
33%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
67%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
33%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
67%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
67%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
33%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
33%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
67%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
67%
“We live for the big game”
33%
“It”s not really our thing”
33%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
33%
“Available in class”
67%
“They keep regular office hours”
0%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
67%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
33%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
67%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
67%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    4 Students rated on-campus housing 2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    6 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    7 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    7 Students rated campus facilities 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    7 Students rated class size 3.7 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    7 Students rated school activities 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    7 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    7 Students rated academics 3.5 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

Bluefield State College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Bluefield State College?

4 Students rated Bluefield State College

Ashley - 05/04/2020

Bluefield State is a great college. My mother graduated from Bluefield State and my sister is graduating from Bluefield State this year. They are always helpful. I ended up having some problems my first couple of years, but it is better now. I always get answers to my questions. They are a good college. I have been going since fall of 2015 but I have had problems on deciding what I wanted to major in. Hopefully this time I found something that I would be interested in.

Marissa - 06/13/2019

It is a small campus with small class sizes. Friends are easy to make and the professors know my name. I’m not just a number. The courses are challenging and will definitely help me in my future career. It is easy to get around the campus and find where I need to go. There are lots of extra curricular activities available as well.

Tiffany - 09/17/2018

The school needs major work on how to handle financial responsibilities and some curriculum studies. This is my second college that I've attended in life and I was better at my last one. Bluefield State does well with accessibility to help and handling events but I personally do not like it.

Hope - 08/16/2018

I spent one semester as a student and absolutely hated it. The only reason I was a student in the first place is because the campus is only five minutes away from my house. The plus side to such a close campus is that I could live at home and had a support system close by. The downside is there isn't currently any on campus housing in the first place. Bluefield sucks, don't attend the college and definitely don't live here.

Bluefield State College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Bluefield State College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Bluefield State College is 83%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Do not withdraw from classes because you think you have found a job good enough to make a living. The reason being, is that if/when you lose that job then you will have nothing to fall back on to fix things. Getting another job will be difficult and will be a paycut. Finish and do well in your classes, so you can get your degree and live without the stress of what might happen.

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  3. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about Bluefield State College location in the winter time. The roads can get bad in the area depending on the snow.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    It focuses on careers in reliable job markets, while still providing a social atmosphere for people of many different cultures and backgrounds.

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  5. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of person that shouldn't attend this school is someone looking to get the real college experience. By the real college experience I mean living on campus in dorms and having the social interaction that you would get at most normal colleges.

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  6. Describe the students at your school.

    I actually take online classes at the school, so I don't really know any of my classmates personally, but of the one's I've talked to online, they are all really nice and willing to help me if I need it.

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  7. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Bluefield State College is best known for it's engineering and science programs.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I believe a self motivated student that does more than whats required should go here because its easy to become complacent.

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  9. What are the academics like at your school?

    Great

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  10. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    N/A

    Read all 1 answers

  11. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Need to help students with information better

    Read all 1 answers

  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I was a non-traditional student and it was an excellent choice for me. It transferred most of my credits from my Associates Degree. Classmates and I met in-person once or twice a week for over a year. We also had to take classes on-line. All of the professors came to our satellite location in Fredericksburg, VA. My advice for prospective students is to take advantage of programs like these especially if you are a working adult.

    Read all 1 answers

  13. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school would be they do not have very many options for scheduling. I have to work during school in order to provide for myself. It's hard when they don't have many options to help with your career.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

62%

female

38%

male

1,362

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

12%

Out-Of-State

88%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

49

Student Organizations

4

Fraternities

5

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
8%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
86%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

97% of students attending Bluefield State College receive some sort of financial aid. 76% were awarded federal grants. While 44% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$12,876

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,800

Books and Supplies

$9,800

Room and Board

24,476

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$7,119
$30 - $48K
$8,772
$48 - $75K
$9,238
$75 - $110K
$13,131
$110K & UP
$15,425

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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