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Bluefield State is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Bluefield, West Virginia. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Bluefield State earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include engineering technician.
Bluefield State does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 430 to 490 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 400 and 500.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Bluefield State does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Bluefield State, in 2005, had 1,708 students (1,524 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Athletic teams at Bluefield State belong to the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports.
Degree seekers find the school to be more affordable than many of its peers.
More complete details are provided below.
Bluefield State College
219 Rock St
Bluefield, WV 24701
General Phone: (304) 327-4000
Admissions Phone: (304) 327-4065
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 327-4021
http://www.bluefieldstate.edu
Bluefield State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 95 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 68 | business, business management, accounting |
| Engineering Technician | 61 | electronics tech, civil engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, mining tech |
| Liberal Arts | 57 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, social services, humanities, liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education And Teaching | 37 | elementary school teaching |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 21 | radiation therapist |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and safety, corrections, criminal justice and police |
| Science | 12 | biological and physical sciences |
| Law | 0 | legal assistant |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
| Office And Administration | 0 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Media | 0 | communications tech courses |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | aquaculture |
Number of programs and degrees for Bluefield State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 185 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 182 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 2 |
Bluefield State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Bluefield State had a total enrollment of 1,708 students (1,524 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 97% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bluefield, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 692 | 665 | 96% | 316 | 48% |
| Men | 275 | 271 | 99% | 122 | 45% |
| Women | 417 | 394 | 94% | 194 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 56% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 327-4065
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,014 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Bluefield State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 327-4021
Bluefield State has a tenure system for faculty.
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 | 3 | $58,902 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $35,580 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $53,402 | 6 | $40,114 |
*: 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 | 15 | $62,523 | 10 | $52,923 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $46,839 | 8 | $44,984 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $42,814 | 17 | $37,934 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 7 | $32,383 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $50,713 | 43 | $41,690 |
*: 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant professor | short term | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | short term | 3 | $31,667 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 4 | $32,500 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 33 | 25 | 58 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 13 | 22 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Aquaculture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Mining Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bluefield State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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