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Bluefield University Trade Programs

Bluefield University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bluefield, VA. A Distant Town offers tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Bluefield University?

Get in touch with Bluefield University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, VA 24605
Phone:	2763263682
Website:	www.bluefield.edu/
Admissions:	www.bluefield.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.bluefield.edu/bluefield-central/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Bluefield University?

You can apply to Bluefield University online at: www.bluefield.edu/apply/

Bluefield University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bluefield University

This is what Bluefield University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bluefield University?

Bluefield University admits 59%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 18% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Bluefield University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	621	395	64%
Women	621	311	50%

Can I Afford Bluefield University?

The average net price after aid at Bluefield University is $22,198. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$24,950
In-State Fees	$1,820
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,950
Out-of-State Fees	$1,820
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$26,770
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$26,770

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 27% of students at Bluefield University receive some form of financial aid (186 students).

About 90% of students at Bluefield University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $18,105 per student.

51% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,462.

Student Loan Debt

71% of Bluefield University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,859 per year.

Bluefield University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 345 students enrolled at Bluefield University, all undergraduate. Bluefield University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 683 undergraduate students at Bluefield University, approximately 56% are male and 44% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bluefield University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	8
Black or African American	152
Hispanic	32
White	399
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	2
Non-Resident	15

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bluefield University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Virginia	82
North Carolina	8
California	6
West Virginia	6
Florida	5

Additionally, approximately 2.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Bluefield University

Bluefield University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

411 undergraduate students at Bluefield University took at least one online class — of those, 182 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Bluefield University

Bluefield University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Bluefield University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.