Bluefield State University Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

Bluefield, WV · Public · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 440–540 reading and writing, 430–540 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 17–22 composite
  • Average net price: $14,500 a year (2022–23)
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Bluefield State University GPA requirements

Bluefield State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bluefield State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Bluefield State University acceptance rate

Bluefield State University admitted 668 of 687 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Bluefield State University (formerly Bluefield State College) is a public 4-year university in Bluefield, West Virginia, with 1,117 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Bluefield State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing440490540
SAT Math430485540
ACT Composite172022
ACT English151821
ACT Math161921
50% submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores, as Bluefield State University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 989 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Bluefield State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Bluefield State University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Bluefield State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,500 a year at Bluefield State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Bluefield State University with a 3.0 GPA?

Bluefield State University admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What GPA do you need to get into Bluefield State University?

Bluefield State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What is the acceptance rate at Bluefield State University?

Bluefield State University's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 668 of 687 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Bluefield State University hard to get into?

Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Bluefield State University admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Bluefield State University require the SAT or ACT?

No. Bluefield State University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 50% sent SAT scores and 11% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Bluefield State University students have?

The middle 50% of Bluefield State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–540 in reading and writing and 430–540 in math; ACT composite 17–22, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

How much does GPA matter at Bluefield State University?

A lot: Bluefield State University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Bluefield State University consider legacy status?

No. Bluefield State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Bluefield State University accept AP credit?

Yes. Bluefield State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Bluefield State University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,500 a year at Bluefield State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you applyRequirements can differ by program and change from year to year. Confirm the details on Bluefield State University's official admissions site.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Bluefield State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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