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What's it like at Bluefield University?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Bluefield. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Town
Campus Setting
39°
Average winter temp
70°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Bluefield University:

90°
78.3
66.7
55.0
43.3
31.7
20.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
Are we sure the sun exists?
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Snowfall
Heavy
Do you wanna build a snowman?
21-34 inches of snow / year

Geography

Bluefield University is in a small town setting with moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Roanoke Regional
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Town
Closest national park
New River Gorge tl Riv (37 mi)
Distance to coast
Atlantic (228 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Bluefield University.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

Virginia elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

Virginia's gun laws are:

Institutional
Schools may set their own policy, although visitors can't be prohibited from carrying a gun on open grounds.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Bluefield University about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Bluefield University is affiliated with:

Southern Baptist
Protestant

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Bluefield University? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Baptist Collegiate Ministries
  2. 2. Fellowship of Christian Athletes
  3. 3. Student Union Board
  4. 4. Student Government Association
  5. 5. Arts Club
  1. 1. Homecoming Dance
  2. 2. Spring Formal
  3. 3. Mud Pig Day

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