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Bluefield State College
- 219 Rock St
- Bluefield, WV 24701
- OPEID College Code: 00380900
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- General Phone: (304) 327-4000
- President: Albert Walker
- Website: www.bluefieldstate.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 1,804
- College Mascot: Big Blues
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
- Undergraduate Classification Associates Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bluefieldstate.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 307 | 387 | 694 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 173 (56%) | 179 (46%) | 352 (51%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 121 (70%) | 141 (79%) | 262 (74%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 45 | 11% |
| ACT ® Exam | 182 | 46% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 410 | 510 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 15 | 22 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 20 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 80%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 56% | 57% | 39% | 28% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,000 | $3,000 | $2,200 | $900 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 15.0% | 12.0% | 8.4% |
| Number in Default | 127 | 111 | 50 |
| Number in Repayment | 845 | 919 | 590 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,984 | $3,648 | $3,410 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,160 | $7,760 | $7,014 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,600 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,000 | $6,000 | $6,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,840 | $2,640 | $2,640 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,840 | $2,640 | $2,640 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,584 | $4,848 | $4,610 |
| Out of State | $9,760 | $8,960 | $8,214 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,424 | $13,488 | $13,250 |
| Out of State | $18,600 | $17,600 | $16,854 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,424 | $7,488 | $7,250 |
| Out of State | $12,600 | $11,600 | $10,854 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Accounting | - | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management | - | 43 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences | - | 23 |
| Education | ||
| Elementary Education | - | 28 |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Architectural Engineering Technology | - | 3 |
| Civil Engineering Technology | 8 | 13 |
| Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology | 3 | 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering and Technology | 1 | 4 |
| Mining Technology | - | 4 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology | 17 | - |
| Nursing | 67 | - |
| Nursing, Other | - | 24 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | - | 9 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies | - | 27 |
| Humanities, Humanistic Studies | - | 3 |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice, Safety Studies | - | 22 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Social Sciences | - | 16 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,804 Undergraduate: 1,804
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 737 Female: 1,067
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 737 Female: 1,067
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,453 Part-Time: 351
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,453 Part-Time: 351
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.3% |
| Black | 213 | 12% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 0.4% |
| White | 1,549 | 86% |
| Unknown | 21 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 26 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 335 | 19% |
| Ages 20-21 | 362 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 313 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 270 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 156 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 136 | 8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 145 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 60 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 266 | 209 | 57 |
| Faculty Status | 131 | 77 | 54 |
| Tenured Faculty | 50 | 50 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 131 | 77 | 54 |
| Primarily Instruction | 131 | 77 | 54 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 29 | 29 | - |
| Other Professionals | 37 | 37 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 69 | 66 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 28 | 26 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 19 | 19 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,855 (72) | $55,969 (38) | $49,374 (34) |
| Professor | $64,171 (25) | $64,894 (15) | $63,086 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $50,919 (19) | $51,871 (13) | $48,857 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,521 (21) | $50,681 (8) | $45,577 (13) |
| Instructor | $32,393 (4) | $38,892 (1) | $30,227 (3) |
| Lecturer | $35,772 (2) | - (-) | $35,772 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,208 (5) | $60,696 (4) | $48,256 (1) |
| Professor | $65,408 (3) | $65,408 (3) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $46,560 (1) | $46,560 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,256 (1) | - (-) | $48,256 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,515 (77) | $55,368 (42) | $49,092 (35) |
| Professor | $63,029 (28) | $62,998 (18) | $63,086 (10) |
| Associate Professor | $50,278 (20) | $50,887 (14) | $48,857 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,156 (22) | $50,681 (8) | $45,142 (14) |
| Instructor | $32,393 (4) | $38,892 (1) | $30,227 (3) |
| Lecturer | $35,772 (2) | - (-) | $35,772 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $288,741 | $148,636 | $140,105 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 141 | 88 | 53 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 96 | 63 | 33 |
| Baseball | 43 | 43 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Tennis | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| Cross Country | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $9,184 | $8,596 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,700 | $1,625 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 27% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 30% |
| Female | 26% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 17% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | - |
| White | 28% |
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