Bluefield State College

Non-profit public

Public

Private

Regional

A historically black college, BSC was founded in 1895. Today, this West Virginia institution offers courses on its Bluefield campus, as well as at satellite centers located throughout the state. Learners can select an undergraduate program from one of five schools. Most degree-seekers enroll in the School of Arts and Sciences, which offers majors in English, interdisciplinary science, and criminal justice administration, among other subjects. Student athletes can choose from five men's and five women's teams that include golf, basketball, and cross country. In recent years, BSC teams have won many regional championships. High school students interested in playing for a BSC team can submit a letter of interest through the school's website. Applicants with high school transcripts should possess a minimum 2.0 GPA and a score of at least 18 or 950 on the ACT or SAT. BSC waives its standardized test requirements for prospective students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA. Transfer applicants should hold at least 32 transferable credits. The college offers many scholarship opportunities, some of which require a separate application.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

84% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Considered (not required)	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Recommended	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Required	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Required	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

26k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

94%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✔	✔
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✔	✔
3	Architecture And Related Services	✔	✔	✕
4	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
5	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✔
6	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
7	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
8	Education	✔	✔	✔
9	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
10	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✔
11	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✔	✕
12	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✕
13	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
14	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
15	History	✔	✔	✔
16	History	✔	✔	✔
17	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services	✔	✔	✔
18	Legal Professions And Studies	✕	✔	✔
19	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✔	✕	✕
20	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
21	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✕	✕
22	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✔	✔
23	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✔
24	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✕	✔
25	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✕	✕
26	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
27	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
28	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✔	✔	✕
29	Security And Protective Services	✔	✔	✕
30	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
31	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✔