Bluefield can be found in Bluefield, Virginia (a self-contained town). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Baptist school. Bluefield is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at Bluefield are in business and management and security and law enforcement.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Bluefield centered around 420 to 510, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
In 2005, 776 students were enrolled in Bluefield. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Bluefield. The school student athletes compete in Appalachian Athletic Conference competitions. Bluefield offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Bluefield College
3000 College Dr
Bluefield, VA 24605
General Phone: (276) 326-3682
http://www.bluefield.edu
Bluefield awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 92 | human resources, business management, accounting, MIS |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 72 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology courses, psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and physical education, athletic trainer, health and fitness |
| Liberal Arts | 10 | history, interdisciplinary studies, English, liberal arts and sciences, social services |
| Science | 8 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 5 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | music teaching |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Bluefield in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 222 | 26 |
In 2005, Bluefield had a total enrollment of 776 students (725 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 67% |
| West Virginia | 11% |
| Florida | 8% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 19 % |
Bluefield offers campus housing for 240 of its 725 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bluefield, Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 740 | 423 | 57% | 154 | 36% |
| Men | 280 | 144 | 51% | 57 | 40% |
| Women | 460 | 279 | 61% | 97 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 78% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,860 |
| Room and board | $ 5,705 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,270 |
Financial Aid:
Bluefield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $46,183 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $42,137 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $35,168 | 3 | $33,054 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $22,892 | 3 | $24,509 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $38,450 | 8 | $31,310 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 60 | 47 | 107 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 28 | 36 | 64 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bluefield Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers athletic scholarships
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