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Bluefield State College is a public, historically black college located in Bluefield, West Virginia. It was established in 1895 as the Bluefield Colored Institute. BSC is a part of West Virginia's public education system. The college offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study, including business, arts and sciences, teacher education, engineering technology, nursing and health science.
Bluefield State College’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams, which are nicknamed the Big Blues. Its athletics teams compete in the NCAA's Division II as a member of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in sports like basketball, baseball, golf, volleyball, tennis and cross-country.
Bluefield State is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Bluefield, WV. 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 2007-2008 was 410 to 510 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 420 and 530.
Some professors at Bluefield State are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 1,804 students (1,647 full-time equivalent).
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
http://www.bluefieldstate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 73 | general studies, social services, humanities |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 65 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business And Management | 40 | business management, accounting |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | electronics tech, mechanical engineering tech, civil engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, mining tech |
| Education And Teaching | 30 | elementary school teaching |
| Medical Support And Technology | 26 | radiation therapist, radiographer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 15 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 10 | biological and physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Bluefield State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 219 | 16 |
| Associate's degree | 85 | 6 |
Bluefield State is a historically black college.
In 2007-2008, Bluefield State had a total enrollment of 1,804 students (1,647 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| West Virginia | 83% |
| Virginia | 12% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
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 | 445 | 319 | 72% | 228 | 71% |
| Men | 185 | 137 | 74% | 96 | 70% |
| Women | 260 | 182 | 70% | 132 | 73% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
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 | 14% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 77% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,272 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,568 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Bluefield State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380900)
Bluefield State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 20 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 3 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $85,683 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $76,778 | 1 | * |
*: 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 | 17 | $67,439 | 9 | $65,776 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $57,082 | 6 | $57,227 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $55,798 | 14 | $50,219 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $28,953 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $60,876 | 34 | $52,700 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 37 | 72 |
| Basketball | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Track | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 8 | 26 | 34 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, 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
Social Sciences, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
(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 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career 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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