- Acceptance rate: 59% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,191 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Bluefield University reviews each application.
Bluefield University GPA requirements
Bluefield 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 University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Bluefield University acceptance rate
Bluefield University admitted 822 of 1,386 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 59%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bluefield University (formerly Bluefield College) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Bluefield, Virginia, with 627 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Bluefield University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | 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 |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | 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 |
Bluefield University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Bluefield 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 doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,191 a year at Bluefield 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 University with a 3.0 GPA?
Bluefield University admitted 59% 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 University?
Bluefield 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 University?
Bluefield University's acceptance rate was 59% for fall 2024: it admitted 822 of 1,386 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Bluefield University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Bluefield University admitted 59% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Bluefield University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Bluefield University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Bluefield University?
A lot: Bluefield University requires high school GPA, high school record and high school class rank. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, 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 University consider legacy status?
No. Bluefield 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 University require an essay?
No. Bluefield University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Bluefield University accept AP credit?
Yes. Bluefield 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 University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,191 a year at Bluefield 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 University's official admissions site.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bluefield 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.
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