Bluefield State University's published cost of attendance is $21,839. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public funding model and aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $11,810, middle-income families pay around $14,630, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,242.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $21,839 |
| Tuition and Fees | $18,376 |
| Room and Board | $11,512 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$8,155 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,684 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,810 |
| $30–48k | $10,703 |
| $48–75k | $14,630 |
| $75–110k | $17,058 |
| $110k+ | $16,242 |
Bluefield State University's published cost of attendance is $21,839. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public funding model and aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $11,810, middle-income families pay around $14,630, and higher-income families pay approximately $16,242. Azimuth ranks Bluefield State University #171 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Bluefield State participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, and the institution offers state and institutional aid to qualifying students. The gap between published cost of attendance and net price reflects the combined effect of federal, state, and institutional aid; families should review the net price illusion to understand how sticker price and actual out-of-pocket cost differ. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $18,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $7,550; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $61,729, median federal debt of $18,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $206 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Bluefield State University earn median 4-year earnings of $61,729, placing Bluefield State University in the 51.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $14,195 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 91.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Bluefield State University #478 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 25 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $40,711. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 24 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $82,760. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions reports 12 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $67,441. Social Sciences, General reports 7 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $40,355.
