Bluefield College
Bluefield College is one of the thirty-seven private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Virginia. The campus is located in Bluefield town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 997 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 211 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 110 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 52%). Every year 21% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Bluefield College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $24,040, and fees were $760. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $24,040 and $760 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students997 |
Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Baptist |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate52% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 3 | 35 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1949 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Admission
91%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 870 to 1085 |
ACT | 16 to 23 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $970/credit | |
In State Students | $970/credit | |
Out of State Students | $970/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $460/credit | |
In State Students | $460/credit | |
Out of State Students | $460/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $43,650 | $43,650 | $43,650 |
ADN | 70 | $67,900 | $67,900 | $67,900 |
BSN | 125 | $121,250 | $121,250 | $121,250 |
FNP | 50 | $23,000 | $23,000 | $23,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Bluefield College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 55% | $4,580 |
Other Federal Grant | 25% | $775 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $3,020 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 95% | $11,993 |
Federal Student Loans | 77% | $5,806 |
Private Loans | 7% | $10,866 |
$20,227
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$20,474 |
$30,001 to $48,000$20,866 |
$48,001 to $75,000$22,531 |
$75,001 to $110,000$23,542 |
Over $110,000$23,148 |
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Student Population
948
Undergrads
49
Graduates
543
Women
454
Men
87%
Full-time
13%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
65% |
Black/African American |
20% |
Hispanic |
5% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Non-resident alien |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Asian |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- Nurses Scholarship - American Legion Auxiliary Department of virginia
- Mary Virginia Macrae Memorial Merit Award
- American Legion Auxiliary Department of Virginia Past Presidents Parley Nurses Scholarship
- Edward J. and Virginia M. Routhier Nursing Scholarship
- Genevieve Saran Richmond Award
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Virginia state board of nursing.