What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Bluefield State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIOL 101 - BIOL 103L BIOL 102 - BIOL 104L…8 BIOL 101 - BIOL 103L BIOL 102 - BIOL 104L General Biology & Lab General Biology & Lab | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 CHEM 101 - CHEM 103L CHEM 102 - CHEM 104L…8 CHEM 101 - CHEM 103L CHEM 102 - CHEM 104L General Chem. & Lab General Chem. & Lab | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 210 Elementary Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 COSC 111 Intro to Computer Science | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 211 Principles of Economics I | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 212 Principles of Economics II | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEOG 301 World Physical Geography | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPAN 101 - SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish I & II |
Show all 27 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 3 | 8 BIOL 101 - BIOL 103L BIOL 102 - BIOL 104L…8 BIOL 101 - BIOL 103L BIOL 102 - BIOL 104L General Biology & Lab General Biology & Lab | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 8 CHEM 101 - CHEM 103L CHEM 102 - CHEM 104L…8 CHEM 101 - CHEM 103L CHEM 102 - CHEM 104L General Chem. & Lab General Chem. & Lab | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 MATH 210 Elementary Statistics | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 COSC 111 Intro to Computer Science | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 211 Principles of Economics I | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECON 212 Principles of Economics II | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 GEOG 301 World Physical Geography | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 SPAN 101 - SPAN 102 Elementary Spanish I & II | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ARTS 205 Art History | |
| Calculus AB or Subscore | 3 | 4 MATH 220 Calculus I | |
| Calculus: BC | 3 | 8 MATH 220 - MATH 230 Calculus I & II | |
| Computer Science AB (6 units maximum for both tests) | 3 | 6 COSC 111, Elective | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 ARTS 220 Drawing | |
| Engineering Technology | 3 | 4 GNET 101 Technical Physics I & Lab | |
| English Composition and Literature | 3 | 3 3 ENGL 101 ENGL 102 Composition I Composition II | |
| European | 3 | 6 Elective | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 FREN 101 - FREN 102 Elementary French I & II | |
| French Literature | 3 | 6 Elective | |
| General Portfolio | 3 | 3 Elective | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 Elective | |
| Introductory Psychology | 3 | 3 PSYC 103 General Psychology | |
| Physics B | 3 | 8 PHYS 201 / PHYS 203L PHYS 202 / PHYS 204L…8 PHYS 201 / PHYS 203L PHYS 202 / PHYS 204L General Physics I (Algebra based) & Lab General Physics II (Algebra based) & Lab | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 PHYS Elective General Physics II (Calculus based) & Lab | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 PHYS Elective General Physics I (Calculus based) & Lab | |
| Theory | 3 | 3 MUSC Elective Theory I | |
| United States | 3 | 3 POSC 200 American National Government | |
| United States | 3 | 6 HIST 105 - HIST 106 American History | |
| World | 3 | 6 HIST 101 - HIST 102 World Civilization |
Source: catalog.bluefieldstate.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Studies | 24 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 11 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 11 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 10 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 10 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 9 |
Show the other 8 majors
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 6 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 5 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 5 |
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | 3 |
| Social Sciences | 3 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 3 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 3 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball, Wrestling
Faith groups
Cru
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
4% of men in fraternities · 4% of women in sororities · 4% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2015–16)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), nchchonors.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Bluefield, WV-VA
96,399 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 6.2 of 20
Elevation
2,571 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
39.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
3 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$740 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Bluefield University2 mi
- Concord University17 mi
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology35 mi
- Radford University39 mi
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University45 mi
- Emory & Henry University47 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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