Bluefield College

Bluefield College is on a 82-acre campus in the small town setting of Bluefield, Virginia.

Bluefield College Student Activities

Bluefield College has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Bluefield College does not have fraternities or sororities.

Bluefield College has several thriving Baptist Collegiate Ministries. In fact, more students participate in the Baptist Collegiate Ministries than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Bluefield College include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Union Board, Student Government Association and Arts Club.

The Bluefield College community comes together each year for Homecoming Dance, Spring Formal and Mud Pig Day.

Does Bluefield College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Bluefield College.

Bluefield College offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year.

The majority of Bluefield College students live on campus. In 2022, 67% of undergrads at Bluefield College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 33% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Bluefield College. There are 440 spots available in on-campus housing for all 718 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 299 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 60% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Bluefield College does not offer coed housing or housing for students with disabilities.

Bluefield College Athletics

At Bluefield College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Bluefield College:

Is Bluefield College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, Bluefield College has night security patrols.

Plan a Visit to Bluefield College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Bluefield College, take Interstate 77 to Bluefield, VA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Roanoke Regional airport.

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