Bluefield State College

Bluefield State College is a public, historically black college located in Bluefield, WV. It has almost open to all admissions, as the acceptance rate is 95%. It is a small sized institution with 1,044 full-time students enrolled. Bluefield State's most frequently picked major is an Associate's degree in Nursing, which makes up 21% of the student body. Additional frequently in-demand academe include Liberal Arts and Humanities, which accounts for 15% of students, and Social Science Research Methods (6%). If you want to get a degree in engineering technology while living in West Virginia but don't have the best grades, Bluefield State is an incredible school for you, because its engineering technology program is ranked #4 in the state. Additionally, Bluefield State College places 1st in West Virginia on our most conservative colleges list. At full freight, tuition goes for $7,408 a year for applicants located in West Virginia. Otherwise, tuition could cost up to $12,859. Before you rule out applying because of the price, be aware that close to each Bluefield State undergraduate, a great majority of Bluefield State students secures some grant or scholarship funding. 25% of Bluefield State College undergraduates end up collecting a degree, moving into the workforce equipped to make some money. Two years after graduating, graduates take home a median salary of $25,600. After an additional four years in the labor force, the graduate's median yearly salary grows 3.9% to $26,600; however, that is still 33.7% below the national median wage. Those of you applying might also like to be conscious of the fact that your high school GPA is required to apply and its undergraduates' SAT math scores most often range from 460 to 570. Additionally, Bluefield State does not offer evening degree programs. Regarding finances, be aware that if your household has an income of $49k to $75k, you probably will pay about $11,619 per year for tuition. When rating its party scene, Bluefield State received a 7.28 and when rating its location, Bluefield State received a 7.72. Respecting the campus experience, freshmen don't have to live in dorms on campus. In closing, one out of four graduates rake in a starting salary of $14,100 or less and 77% of alums are gainfully employed six years after college.