Bluefield State College
219 Rock St
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-4000
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-4000
Website: www.bluefieldstate.edu
Location: Southeast
Location: Southeast
Calendar: Semester
Overview
Get a snapshot of Bluefield State College with this general overview, ncluding student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.About Bluefield State College
Bluefield State College, a historically black college, is located in Bluefield, West Virginia about 100 miles south of Charleston. The school began in 1895 as a black state teachers' college and was integrated after 1954. By the 1960s, the college was providing four-year degrees in teacher education, engineering technology, and numerous arts and science programs.Over the years, a number of two-year programs were created in order to meet local needs. Today, Bluefield State College is a four-year, state-supported commuter college. The historically black school's emphasis is on career and technical programs, and students can earn baccalaureate and two-year degrees and certificates in the arts and sciences, nursing, engineering technology, computer science, education, and business. Bluefield State College also has cooperative agreements with two-year colleges and offers many classes and programs off-campus and through online learning.
School Characteristics
Student Population: 3,506Type: Public
Tuition: $3,114
Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None
Test Scores & GPA
Average GPA: GPA UnavailableAverage ACT: 18
Average SAT: 955
School Profile
Total Enrollment: 3,506Retention Rate: 60%
Graduation Rate: Not Available
School Accreditation
National: YesRegional: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Comm.
Federal: Yes
Male / Female Enrollment
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The data on this page is from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
