Bluefield College

www.bluefield.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$27,050

5.05% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,726

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.48%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

72.3%

1,600 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,896

84.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

34.9%

104 Graduates

About

Bluefield College is a higher education institution located in Tazewell County, VA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Bluefield College were General Biomedical Sciences (106 degrees awarded), Organizational Leadership (18 degrees), and Family Practice Nurse (12 degrees).

In 2021, 379 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bluefield College. 68.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (163 degrees), 3.62 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bluefield College is $27,050, which is $−1,455 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bluefield College is $27,050, which is $−1,455 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,726.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Bluefield College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$27,050

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bluefield College was $27,050. The cost of tuition at Bluefield College is $−1,455 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$18,726

2021 Value

15%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bluefield College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,726. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bluefield College grew by 15%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bluefield College (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

$8,978

Room and Board

$440

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bluefield College was of $8,978 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.28% between 2020 and 2021.

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 College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Bluefield College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 3.45% with respect to 2020, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bluefield College (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.

3.48%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bluefield College was 3.48%, which represents 15 out of the 431 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.

Admissions

Bluefield College received 1,600 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 11.6% annual growth. Out of those 1,600 applicants, 1,156 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.3% acceptance rate.

There were 1,896 students enrolled at Bluefield College in 2021.

Bluefield College has an overall enrollment yield of 20.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,156

Accepted Out of 1,600

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bluefield College was 72.3% (1,156 admissions from 1,600 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 11.6%, while admissions declined by −16%..

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

Enrollment

Bluefield College had a total enrollment of 1,896 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bluefield College is 1,594 students and the part-time enrollment is 302. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Bluefield College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bluefield College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.1% White, 16.1% Black or African American, 4.43% Two or More Races, 3.06% Asian, 2.85% Hispanic or Latino, 0.633% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.105% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bluefield College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.2%), followed by White Male (26.6%) and Black or African American Male (14.2%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by White Male (12.7%) and Asian Female (8.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

84.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bluefield College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,896 students. The full-time enrollment at Bluefield College is 1,594 and the part-time enrollment is 302. This means that 84.1% of students enrolled at Bluefield College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2021 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 College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Bluefield College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,120 enrolled students
Black or African American
306 enrolled students
Two or More Races
84 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bluefield College is 59.1% White, 16.1% Black or African American, 4.43% Two or More Races, 3.06% Asian, 2.85% Hispanic or Latino, 0.633% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.105% 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 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 224 students (11.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 139 more women than men received degrees from Bluefield College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bluefield College is white (163 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 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 College is General Biomedical Sciences (106 degrees awarded), followed by Organizational Leadership (18 degrees) and Family Practice Nurse (12 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bluefield College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (113 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (26 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 College are Physicians (391,008 people), Other managers (178,378 people), Social workers, all other (175,081 people), Police officers (140,849 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (127,551 people).

The most specialized majors at Bluefield College in 2021 are Biology (113 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (26 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), and Communication Technologies (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bluefield College are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Bluefield College are Biology (113 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (26 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (26 degrees), Protective Services (29 degrees), and Communication Technologies (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bluefield College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (553,930 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (362,264 people), Elementary & secondary schools (330,154 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (327,025 people), and Offices of physicians (199,135 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Public Health Nurse
35 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
29 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bluefield College was Public Health Nurse with 35 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

120

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

259

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Bluefield College, which is 0.463 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (259).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Bluefield College in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 0.493 times less than the 71 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 71 degrees were awarded to men at Bluefield College in General Biomedical Sciences, which is 2.03 times more than the 35 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Bluefield College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% 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.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bluefield College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 3.85% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
163 degrees awarded
Black or African American
45 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bluefield College is white (163 degrees awarded). There were 3.62 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (45 degrees).

35.4% of degree recipients (134 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
117 degrees awarded
White Male
46 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bluefield College is white female (117 degrees awarded). There were 2.54 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (46 degrees).

Operations

Bluefield College has an endowment valued at nearly $7.69M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 659k (8.58%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Bluefield College had a total salary expenditure of 20.9M. Bluefield College employs 52 Assistant professors, 22 Professors and 18 Associate professors. Most academics at Bluefield College are Male Assistant professor (28), Female Assistant professor (24), and Male Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bluefield College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 90 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, and Management with 14 employees.

Endowment

$7.69M

2021 Endowment

16.6%

growth from 2020

Bluefield College has an endowment valued at about $7.69M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bluefield College grew 16.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $44.7M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bluefield College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$9.08M

2021 Salaries

6.33%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Bluefield College paid a median of $9.08M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($20.9M) and a 6.33% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.36M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bluefield College paid a total of $5.36M to 94 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $9.84M (65%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

52 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

90 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bluefield College were Assistant professor with 52 employees, Professor with 22 employees, and Associate professor with 18 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bluefield College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 90 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, and Management with 14 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bluefield College was Male Assistant professor with 28 employees, Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Male Professor with 14 employees.

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