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Bluefield University

Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA · Town · 614 students
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$25,573
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
22%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$48,896
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
59%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, Bluefield University is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution known for integrating Christian values with career-focused education. The university is particularly recognized for its robust programs in nursing and health sciences, business administration, cybersecurity, and teacher education, all delivered through small, personalized classes. Campus life revolves around a close-knit, service-minded community, active NAIA athletic programs, and easy access to outdoor recreation like mountain hiking and skiing. A distinctive feature of the Bluefield experience is its strong emphasis on servant leadership alongside direct academic pathways into regional healthcare and professional careers.

Wikipedia:Bluefield University is a private Baptist university in Bluefield, Virginia. It offers 58 academic programs and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The 82-acre (330,000 m2) campus is about 150 ft (46 m) from the state line between Virginia and West Virginia. It is affiliated with the Baptist General Association of Virginia. Bluefield University merged with Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine which is on the campus of Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Location
Bluefield, VA, 24605 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
RDU · Raleigh-Durham
166 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$26,770
Housing & food (on campus)$9,480
Books & supplies$440
Cost of attendance$42,539
Average net price$25,573
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$26,770
Housing & food (on campus)$9,480
Books & supplies$440
Cost of attendance$42,539
Average net price$25,573
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$25,807
$30–48k
$25,454
$48–75k
$25,732
$75–110k
$25,374
$110k+
$25,430
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
22%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
16%
Back for yr 2
61%
Transferred
27%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
37% graduated · 22% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 41% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$41,923
10 yrs after entry$48,896
Debt
Median at graduation$21,855
Monthly payment$232
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$21.9k
90th percentile$31,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
59%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 56%Women 44%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
51%
First-gen
43%
Family income
$38,217
Independent
43%
Age at entry
26.0
Part-time
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
5%
Black
23%
Asian
1%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
9%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$41,923
After 10 yrs
$48,896
Business Administration, Management and Operations30
Human Services, General20
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness19
Criminal Justice and Corrections15
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods13
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management6
Biology, General5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3
Religion/Religious Studies3
Security Science and Technology3
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft3
Graphic Communications2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas2
Mathematics2
Psychology, General2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$7M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,619/mo
Teaching spend
$8,767
per student
Federal loans
71%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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