by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Bluefield State College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Bluefield State College measures up.
Bluefield State College is ranked #1,297 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within West Virginia, it ranks #19 of 36 for value.
These Bluefield State College majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | #40 of 74 |
| General Studies | #91 of 243 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #179 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts | #179 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | #179 of 473 |
| Teacher Education | #196 of 681 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #270 of 638 |
Below is the detailed Bluefield State College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Bluefield State University is ranked #17 out of #36 in West Virginia for quality and #19 out of #36 for West Virginia value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Bluefield State College financial aid page to be sure.
Bluefield State University is ranked #1,297 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Bluefield State University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Bluefield State College costs about $15,761. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $63,045 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $22,339 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,684 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,761 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $63,045 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Bluefield State College net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Bluefield State College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $89,356 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,045 | #1,297 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $54,736 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $89,356 | — | — |
| All Students | $63,045 | #19 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $54,736 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Bluefield State College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10,971 |
| $30K–$48K | $11,213 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,772 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,204 |
| Over $110K | $15,428 |
About 76% of Bluefield State College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,063 per year. Get more details on the Bluefield State College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Bluefield State College cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.