# Bluefield State University

Public college in Bluefield, WV. IPEDS ID 237215.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bluefield-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/bluefield-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 97% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $13,684 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 37%; beats 28% of WV colleges and 21% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $38,217; beats 12% of WV colleges and 9% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,038

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,810 |
| 30-48k | $10,703 |
| 48-75k | $14,630 |
| 75-110k | $17,058 |
| 110k+ | $16,242 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.5 years on average (21% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $38,217 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $32,695 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WV (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,810 | $53,145 | 9.6 years |
| 30-48k | $10,703 | $48,164 | 8.7 years |
| 48-75k | $14,630 | $65,835 | 11.9 years |
| 75-110k | $17,058 | $76,761 | 13.9 years |
| 110k+ | $16,242 | $73,089 | 13.2 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $21,839 in-state; about $29,567 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $10,648 in-state, $18,376 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $11,327; books: $1,200

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 440–540; SAT math: 430–540; ACT: 17–22 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 720 applicants, 628 admitted, 216 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 97%, ACT 17–22 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 87%, ACT 17–22 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (15 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $67,148 | $82,760 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $45,918 | $67,441 | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | $30,506 | $42,085 | $30,250 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $25,677 | $40,711 | $28,655 |
| Social Sciences | not reported | $40,355 | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Civil Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Fields | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $80,130 (WV), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) → Radiologic technologist: median wage not reported (metro), $74,150 (WV), $80,110 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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