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Bluefield can be found in Bluefield, VA (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, therapy and counseling, 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 420 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Bluefield centered around 420 to 530, but ranged both higher and lower.
In 2007-2008, 793 students were enrolled in the school. Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at Bluefield.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time. Student dorms or apartments are common at Bluefield. The school offers students meal plans. Bluefield student athletes compete in Appalachian Athletic Conference competitions. The school 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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 114 | organizational behavior, human resources, business, accounting, MIS, business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 76 | psychology courses, psychology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 22 | interdisciplinary studies, history, English, social services, liberal arts and sciences |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | exercise science, health and fitness, health and physical education, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 6 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion and Philosophy | 4 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | music teaching |
Number of programs and degrees for Bluefield in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 277 | 28 |
In 2007-2008, Bluefield had a total enrollment of 793 students (1,031 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Virginia | 75% |
| West Virginia | 15% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| North Carolina | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
Bluefield offers campus housing for 218 of its 1,031 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 477 | 252 | 53% | 88 | 35% |
| Men | 204 | 98 | 48% | 52 | 53% |
| Women | 273 | 154 | 56% | 36 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 |
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 | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 28% |
| 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 | $ 15,640 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,640 |
| Room and board | $ 6,560 |
| Room charge | $ 2,570 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Bluefield participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 370300)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $53,308 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $47,487 | 3 | $45,689 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $42,739 | 8 | $39,602 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 20 | $47,625 | 13 | $39,901 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
| Track | Appalachian Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 55 | 109 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 41 | 63 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
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 4% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Baptist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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