Bluefield State College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6105 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1720 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1633 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #5426 of 5,852 | For Genetics |
| #5557 of 5,847 | For Biochemistry |
| #6129 of 6,447 | For Chemistry |
| #6337 of 6,770 | For Biology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 97%
- Undergraduates
- 1,286
- Graduates
- 20
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- bluefieldstate.edu
Bluefield State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bluefield State College has an acceptance rate of 97% and is among the 26% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 98% | 97% |
| Applicants | 813 | 384 | 429 |
| Admissions | 790 | 376 | 414 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 258 | 136 | 122 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 4 | 2 |
731 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
263 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
104 or 39%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 870
or below
75% of them
had 1080
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bluefield State College are 870-1080 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
50 or 19%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bluefield State College are 17-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 983 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 201 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 56 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 48 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (0.7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.3%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,160
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,840 | $8,840 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,840 | $8,840 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,030 | $16,030 |
| Fee in-district | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Fee in-state | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,000 | $1,000 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 198 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,200 |
| Room charge | $5,000 |
| Meal charge | $5,200 |
Bluefield State College majors
Bluefield State College has granted 142 bachelor's degrees across 16 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bluefield State College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 71 | 24 |
| General Studies | 22 | |
| Civil Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 11 | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | |
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | 6 |
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 12 | |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 6 | 5 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 10 | |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 9 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 8 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 3 | |
| Accounting | 2 | |
| Grand Total | 106 | 142 |
Bluefield State College has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 19% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 40% | 32% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bluefield State College has published 134 scientific papers with 586 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Chemistry, Genetics, Biochemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Business.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 5 |
| 1992 | 3 | 4 |
| 1993 | 0 | 4 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 2 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 5 |
| 2000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 11 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 4 | 3 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 | 1 | 6 |
| 2007 | 0 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 1 | 6 |
| 2010 | 2 | 22 |
| 2011 | 2 | 11 |
| 2012 | 1 | 12 |
| 2013 | 4 | 19 |
| 2014 | 4 | 18 |
| 2015 | 4 | 27 |
| 2016 | 4 | 36 |
| 2017 | 12 | 39 |
| 2018 | 3 | 35 |
| 2019 | 14 | 43 |
| 2020 | 21 | 81 |
| 2021 | 14 | 43 |
| 2022 | 9 | 38 |
| 2023 | 9 | 32 |
Notable alumni
-
Steve Murphy
- Occupations
- spyspecial agent
- Biography
-
Stephen E. Murphy is an American retired federal agent of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) who, along with Javier Peña, was one of the lead investigators in the manhunt of Colombian drug lord and leader of the Medellín Cartel, Pablo Escobar. The story of this was told in the Netflix series Narcos, with actor Boyd Holbrook portraying Murphy. Murphy and Peña also worked on the show as consultants.
-
Blake Percival
- Biography
-
Blake Percival was the Director of Fieldwork Services, Western Pennsylvania, for USIS. He became a whistleblower in July 2011, when he filed a qui tam suit saying he was fired from USIS, for not ordering his subordinates to submit cases to the U.S. Government for payment, that had not been completed. He had worked for USIS from January 2001 to June 2011. In his suit he stated he had been fired after he refused to order his employees to continue an elaborate fraud known as dumping.
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Samuel Ouedraogo
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Samuel Wendpagnangdé Ouedraogo is a Burkinabé former basketball player who plays both the power forward and center positions.
General info
| Founded | 1895 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Making Education Possible |
| Colors | royal blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 188 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 219 Rock Street Bluefield, West Virginia, 24701-2198 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 3043274000 |