What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all 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 University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 5 |
Show all 1 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALL | 5 |
Source: bluefield.edu · checked September 27, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Human Services | 32 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 25 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 |
| Business Administration and Management | 14 |
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | 9 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 8 |
| Music | 7 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 7 |
Show the other 16 majors
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 |
| Organizational Leadership | 6 |
| Christian Studies | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance | 4 |
| Graphic Communications | 4 |
| Communication | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 2 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 |
| Psychology | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 |
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 · NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Appalachian Athletic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA) · 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 10.0 of 20
Elevation
2,513 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
$890 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 State University2 mi
- Concord University18 mi
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology37 mi
- Radford University39 mi
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University45 mi
- Emory & Henry University46 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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