Bluefield University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,876

1% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,191

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

62.7%

1,057 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

989

92.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

27.1%

57 Graduates

About

Bluefield University is a higher education institution located in Tazewell County, VA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Bluefield University were General Biomedical Sciences (103 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (16 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (12 degrees).

In 2023, 340 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bluefield University. 60% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (201 degrees), 4.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bluefield University is $27,876, which is $−1,404 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bluefield University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 425 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bluefield University is $27,876, which is $1,404 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,191.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Bluefield University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,876

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bluefield University was $27,876. The cost of tuition at Bluefield University is $−1,404 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bluefield University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,191

2023 Value

3.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bluefield University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,191. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bluefield University grew by 3.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bluefield University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,021

Room and Board

$440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bluefield University was of $9,021 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.22% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $440. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bluefield University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Bluefield University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bluefield University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bluefield University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 425 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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Admissions

Bluefield University received 1,057 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.42% annual growth. Out of those 1,057 applicants, 663 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.7% acceptance rate.

There were 989 students enrolled at Bluefield University in 2023. 73% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bluefield University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

663

Accepted Out of 1,057

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bluefield University was 62.7% (663 admissions from 1,057 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 63%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.42%, while admissions grew by 6.94%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bluefield University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

73%

Submission Percentage (2019)

137

Scores Submitted (2019)

73% of enrolled first-time students at Bluefield University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bluefield University had a total enrollment of 989 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bluefield University is 914 students and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 92.4% of students enrolled at Bluefield University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bluefield University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.3% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 5.76% Hispanic or Latino, 3.54% Asian, 1.92% Two or More Races, 0.607% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bluefield University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31%), followed by White Male (28.1%) and Black or African American Male (15.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.9%), followed by White Male (15.4%) and Black or African American Female (8.93%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

92.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bluefield University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 989 students. The full-time enrollment at Bluefield University is 914 and the part-time enrollment is 75. This means that 92.4% of students enrolled at Bluefield University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bluefield University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

49%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bluefield University was 49%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Bluefield University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bluefield University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
596 enrolled students
Black or African American
183 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
57 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bluefield University is 60.3% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 5.76% Hispanic or Latino, 3.54% Asian, 1.92% Two or More Races, 0.607% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.101% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 80 students (8.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 68 more women than men received degrees from Bluefield University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bluefield University is white (201 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Bluefield University is General Biomedical Sciences (103 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (16 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (12 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bluefield University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (108 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bluefield University are Physicians (412,538 people), Other managers (210,350 people), Social workers, all other (182,338 people), Police officers (150,675 people), and Postsecondary teachers (143,862 people).

The most specialized majors at Bluefield University in 2023 are Biology (108 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), and Protective Services (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

N/A

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bluefield University are N/A

The most specialized majors at Bluefield University are Biology (108 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (19 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (20 degrees), and Protective Services (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

N/A

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bluefield University are N/A.

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bluefield University.

Most Common (2023)

General Biomedical Sciences
103 degrees awarded
Organizational Leadership
16 degrees awarded
Family Practice Nurse
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Bluefield University was General Biomedical Sciences with 103 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Bluefield University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

136

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

204

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Bluefield University, which is 0.667 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (204).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bluefield University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Bluefield University in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 0.515 times less than the 68 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 68 degrees were awarded to men at Bluefield University in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 1.94 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

35%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 33% of students graduating from Bluefield University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 35% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (54%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bluefield University is Female and White (54% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
201 degrees awarded
Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
Asian
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bluefield University is white (201 degrees awarded). There were 4.47 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

10% of degree recipients (34 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
124 degrees awarded
White Male
77 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bluefield University is white female (124 degrees awarded). There were 1.61 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (77 degrees).

Operations

Bluefield University employs 27 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at Bluefield University are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Assistant professor (13), and Male Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bluefield University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 23 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$10.5M

2023 Salaries

21.6%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bluefield University paid a median of $10.5M in salaries, a 21.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.55% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.33% growth between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$2.55M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bluefield University paid a total of $2.55M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bluefield University were Assistant professor with 27 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bluefield University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 23 employees, and Management with 7 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bluefield University was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Assistant professor with 13 employees, and Male Associate professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bluefield University.

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