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How strong are the academics at Bluefield University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
33%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Bluefield has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Bluefield University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Bluefield's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Bluefield University:

49%
First-year retention rate
33%
4-year grad rate
35%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Bluefield University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Human Services, General
Human Services, General
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
20
22.4
24.8
27.2
29.6
32

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 7
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 14
  • Organizational Leadership 6
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • Accounting 0
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 4
  • Communication, General 4
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Graphic Communications, General 4
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 4
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 1
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Drama and Dance Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Social Science Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing 9
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 8
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 25
  • Forensic Science and Technology 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 22
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 5
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 2
  • Psychology, Other 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 32
  • Human Services, General 32
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 32
Social Sciences
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Youth Ministry 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music, General 7
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 0
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
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