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Colleges / Bluefield University

Bluefield University

Bluefield, VA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate71%

Bluefield College Admissions

Bluefield College admitted 71% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 845 students applied to Bluefield College and 599 were admitted.

Check in with Bluefield College's admissions department for more information on applying.

Bluefield College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Bluefield College's admissions stats.

Bluefield College 2023 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class 5%
Admissions Test Policy Not optional
Waitlist No

Bluefield College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Bluefield College.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No
Early Decision II
Early Action No

Want to Apply Early to Bluefield College?


Bluefield College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Bluefield College

For more information on transferring to Bluefield College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Bluefield College

Bluefield College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Bluefield College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Bluefield College

Curious about the factors that are considered by Bluefield College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Class Rank Very Important
Academic GPA Very Important

Make sure to check with Bluefield College for more information on admission factors.

Bluefield College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Bluefield College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Bluefield College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)
Transcript of High School Record

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bluefield College?

Students admitted to Bluefield College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3. Bluefield College considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

Out of all students that were admitted, 46% submitted a class rank. At Bluefield College 5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 20% were in the top 25% and 52% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Bluefield College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA Percent of Students
4.0 GPA 6.8%
3.75 and 3.99 12%
3.50 and 3.74 15.4%
3.25 and 3.49 10.3%
3.00 and 3.24 15.4%
2.50 and 2.9 21.4%
2.00 and 2.49 17.9%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Bluefield College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Bluefield College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Bluefield College

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Bluefield College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term


Bluefield College Admissions FAQs


Does Bluefield College accept transfer credits?

✅ Bluefield College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Bluefield College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Bluefield College?

✅ Bluefield College is not test optional.

What is Bluefield College's acceptance rate?

✅ Bluefield College has an acceptance rate of 71%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bluefield College?

❌ Bluefield College does not offer early decision.

Want To Learn More About Bluefield College?

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Bluefield College Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Unknown

71%

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Bluefield College Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Bluefield College is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Bluefield College is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Bluefield College SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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Reading SAT Range

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Bluefield College GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

3.31

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Bluefield College, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.31. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

948

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

71%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$28,420

Out-of-State

$28,420

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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