Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Bluefield State University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$18K
+
Room
$11K
+
Books
$1,200
=
Sticker Price
$20,747
$18K+$11K+$1,200=$20,747
Your Family Income
Sticker
$20,747
−
Your Aid
$8,975
=
Net Price
$11,772
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Bluefield State University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$20,747
Tuition and Fees
$17,560
Room and Board
$11,327
Books and Supplies
$1,200
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$8,218
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$12,529
Bluefield State University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$10,971
$30–48k
$11,213
$48–75k
$11,772
$75–110k
$16,204
$110k+
$15,428
Understanding Your Aid Package
Bluefield State University has a sticker price of $20,747 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $20,747/year
Average aid: $8,218 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$11,772/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$10,971/year
41% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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41%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
49%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$18,250
Range (25th–75th)$5,500 – $23,470
Median Parent PLUS Loans$7,812
Debt Manageability
0.48x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$38,217
vs $46,674 peer avg
Earnings Growth
+9%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-320
57th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$18,934
25th %ile
$61,745
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Bluefield State University Cost & Financial Aid
Bluefield State University's published tuition is $20,747 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $11,772—a difference of $8,975.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $10,971 at Bluefield State University. 41% of students receive Pell Grants.
Bluefield State University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Bluefield graduates is $18,250, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $193 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $15,428 at Bluefield—still $5,319 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
