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Bluefield State College, also known as BSC, is located in Bluefield, West Virginia. It was established in 1895 as Bluefield Colored Institute and is a historically black college. BSC has education centers in Summersville, Beckley, Welch, and Lewisburg, West Virginia. The college offers an array of degrees and certificate programs through the following schools:
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Engineering Technology & Computer Science
- School of Nursing and Allied Health
BSC is home to a number of Greek Organizations including Alpha Kappa Alpha, Lambda Chi Omega, Eta Omicron Tau, Phi Sigma Phi, Phi Sigma Zeta, Lambda Chi Omega, Delta Chi Omega, Phi Kappa Gamma, and Phi Alpha Chi.
BSC participates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II. Their sports teams are called the Big Blues, and they are members of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
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Campus Location219 Rock St
Bluefield, WV 24701
USA
Main Tel: (304) 327-4000
Web Site The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area. |
Bluefield State College HighlightsWhere Bluefield State College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Historically black college.
- Many students concentrating in engineering technician.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 233 | 15 | | Associate | 96 | 6 |
Bluefield State StudentsBluefield State is a historically black college. The student enrollment at Bluefield State was 1,804 in 2007 (1,595 full-time equivalent). About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,984 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,160 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid: Bluefield State participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 50 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 14 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 13 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Bluefield State AthleticsBluefield State is in the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference for major sports. Bluefield State offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 35 male students received the aid (men were 49% of those receiving aid) and 37 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 51% of students receiving such aid) .
Bluefield State Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 56% | | Women | 46% | | All | 51% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 410-530 | | Math | 410-510 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (47 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (23 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (28 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (46 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Mining Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (46 awarded) - General Studies
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Social Sciences
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (17 awarded) - Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (91 awarded) - Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE (9 awarded) - Biological and Physical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (22 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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