by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Bluefield State University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Bluefield State University amounted to $10,648 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $18,376. That spread is what residency saves an in-state student.
Required fees account for added up to $1,000 in-state and $1,000 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,648 | $17,376 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Total | $10,648 | $18,376 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much does Bluefield State University cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Bluefield State University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In WV | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Bluefield State University is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Bluefield State University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Bluefield State University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $8,434 | $15,632 |
| Two Years Ago | $8,840 | $16,030 |
| One Year Ago | $9,240 | $16,560 |
| Most Recent Year | $9,648 | $17,376 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Bluefield State College has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.9%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $19,281 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
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Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 6.69%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $11,360. For out-of-state students, the average annual increase was 4.77%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $19,252.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,360 | $19,252 |
| In 2 Years | $12,120 | $20,170 |
| In 3 Years | $12,930 | $21,132 |
| In 4 Years | $13,795 | $22,140 |
| In 5 Years | $14,717 | $23,196 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $82,694, compared with about $50,205 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Bluefield State University, go to the Bluefield State University Financial Aid page.
