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97.2%Acceptance
$10,240Tuition
1,231Students
35%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,217Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCU

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
97.2%
Average SAT
975
SAT Range (25th–75th)
870–1,080
ACT Composite (avg)
20
Total Enrollment
1,231

Admissions Overview

Bluefield State maintains an open admission policy with a 97% acceptance rate. Nearly every student who applies gets in, making this one of the most accessible four-year universities in West Virginia. The average SAT score sits at 975, with the middle 50% ranging from 870 to 1080. Students don't need stellar test scores to gain admission here. As a historically black university that has evolved into one of the state's most diverse campuses, Bluefield State seeks students who value community and are ready to work hard despite facing academic or financial challenges. The school particularly welcomes first-generation college students and those seeking affordable education with strong support systems.