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Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University
219 Rock Street
Bluefield, WV 24701

Official telephone: (304) 327-4000

Fax number: (304) 325-7747
Website: www.bluefieldstate.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in mid-August.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held in June and August.
Number and length of summer sessions: Two summer sessions of five weeks each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: business administration, early/middle education, social science
Majors with the lowest enrollment: computer science, architectural engineering, accountancy
Average freshman GPA: 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 58%
Student:Faculty ratio: 14:1
Total faculty: 69 men, 60 women
Full-time faculty: 41 men, 36 women
Part-time faculty: 28 men, 24 women
Graduation rate: 23% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, dual degrees, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Architectural Engineering Technology
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Nursing
  • Radiologic Technology
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accountancy
  • Applied Science
  • Architectural Engineering Technology
  • Business Administration
  • Civil Engineering Technology
  • Criminal Justice Administration
  • Early/Middle Education
  • Electrical Engineering Technology
  • Elementary Education/K-6
  • Humanities
  • Mechanical Engineering Technology
  • Mining Engineering Technology
  • Nursing
  • Radiologic Sciences
  • Regents Bachelor of Arts
  • Social Science

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for relevant life experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

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