Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Bluefield University, based in Bluefield, Virginia, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 614 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $48,896 ten years after enrollment, which is 20% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 22.3%. Mmedian graduate debt is $21,855, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.24x. The average net price after financial aid is $25,573 per year. The most popular programs include Biology, Business Administration & Management, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Public Administration, and Sports & Fitness.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$48,896
Graduation Rate
22.3%
Median Debt
$21,855
Average Net Price
$25,573
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.48x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.24x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
614
Admission Rate
59.3%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
61.5%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$26,770
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,770
Pell Grant Rate
51.4%
Federal Loan Rate
70.9%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$25,807
Income $30K–$48K
$25,454
Income $48K–$75K
$25,732
Income $110K+
$25,430

Student Demographics

Women
56.6%
White
58.3%
Black
22.6%
Hispanic
4.9%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
0.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
50.2%

Accreditations

Programs (31)

Bachelor (12)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $63,715 30
Public Administration $43,789 20
Sports & Fitness $41,595 19
Criminal Justice & Corrections $56,811 15
Registered Nursing $91,278 14
Teacher Education Not reported 13
Computer & Information Systems Security Not reported 6
Biology Not reported 5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Not reported 3
Religion Not reported 3
Security & Protective Services Not reported 3
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 3

Master (7)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Biology Not reported 103
Business Administration & Management Not reported 29
Registered Nursing Not reported 13
Curriculum & Instruction Not reported 5
Mental Health Services Not reported 5
Secondary Education Not reported 4
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Not reported 3

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 27
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Graphic Communications Bachelor 2
Educational Administration Master 2
Teacher Education Associate 2
Secondary Education Bachelor 2
Mathematics Bachelor 2
Psychology Bachelor 2
Communications Bachelor 1
Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor 1
English Language & Literature Bachelor 1
Religion Associate 1
Music Bachelor 1

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