Bluefield State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
1,935

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
13%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.4K

Avg. Financial Aid

Bluefield State has emerged as a four-year state supported commuter college serving south-eastern West Virginia with a primary thrust in the direction of career and technical two and four year programs. The liberal arts offerings of the College are focused to enhance its unique mission. We offer baccalaureate and associate degrees. Instructional programs are offered in engineering technologies, business, teacher education, arts and sciences, nursing and health science professions, and a variety of career fields. Students may also complete the non-traditional Regents Bachelor of Arts degree through us. Bluefield State College offers a wide variety of courses off campus and through distance.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	1,583
Part-Time Undergraduate	352
Transfer Students	247
Programs	23 Programs
Courses	468 Courses
Equivalencies	1,101 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$5,180
Out-of-State Tuition	$9,944
Books and Supplies	$1,600
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	89%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$5,320
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	98%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$9,050

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Student financial aid is available from federal, state and institutional sources. Application forms for federal programs may be obtained from the College Financial Aid Office or from high school guidance counselors.

Information for Transfer In Students

Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 570
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 304
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 53%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 234

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

The minimum GPA required for transfer admission consideration is 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts from all previously attended institutions are required. Official high school transcripts are required if you have fewer than 26 earned credit hours for transfer.
SAT Scores:

If you have fewer than 26 earned credit hours, official ACT/SAT scores are required.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required.
Application Fee:

There is no fee to apply.
Interview:

A personal interview is not required.
Other Requirements:

If you were born after 1/1/1957, an immunization record of MMR is required.
Apply Here:

http://bluefieldstate.edu/admissions

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is D.
Credits (Min/Max):

Max credits accepted from a 2-year is 72, 96 from a 4-year. You must earn 16 credits at Bluefield State to earn an associate degree and 12 to earn a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Bluefield State College Transfer Credit Policy.pdf