Bluefield College: Review & Facts
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Bluefield College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 965 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1922 and is the only school located in Bluefield, Virginia.Bluefield College is affiliated with Baptist Church.
Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
43
Fair
At Bluefield College you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.Bluefield College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 43 majors. The most popular concentrations are Biology, Medical, Management, Nursing, and Social Work. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other schools.
It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
63%
Bad
The student retention rate at Bluefield College is relatively low at 63% (below Virginia average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Bluefield College is low - 30%. Roughly 36% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Bluefield College is pretty decent, 14:1. Read more information on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$27,700
High
Average tuition pricing is very high, about $25,800 per academic year. The additional fees at Bluefield College beyond tuition are about $1,900; which comes to a total of $27,700 per academic year.Read the details about Bluefield College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
76%
Doable
According to government data, 905 applications were submitted and 688 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to get accepted at this school.The school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.
Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Bluefield College in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$4,100
Medium
Bluefield College offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bluefield College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
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Grade
C
Unsafe
Bluefield College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 500 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - roughly $4,100 a year.Based on the college crime information, Bluefield College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
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Post Address: Bluefield College, 3000 College Avenue, Bluefield, Virginia 24605, USA
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