Bluefield State University Acceptance Rate
Bluefield, West Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 720
- Admitted
- 628
- Yield
- 34.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Small sample: this rate is based on 720 applicants, so year-to-year swings can be large. Read it as approximate.
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bluefield State University's acceptance rate has risen from 38.3% in 2014–15 to 87.2% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,046 to 720 (-31%) over that period.
Its 87.2% rate makes Bluefield State University more selective than about 27% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 16 tracked West Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 44%.
Bluefield State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 34.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,046 | 401 | 38.3% | 235 |
| 2015–16 | 618 | 475 | 76.9% | 267 |
| 2016–17 | 653 | 544 | 83.3% | 222 |
| 2017–18 | 577 | 470 | 81.5% | 222 |
| 2018–19 | 604 | 571 | 94.5% | 180 |
| 2019–20 | 470 | 444 | 94.5% | 200 |
| 2020–21 | 792 | 713 | 90% | 215 |
| 2021–22 | 1,019 | 987 | 96.9% | 346 |
| 2022–23 | 813 | 790 | 97.2% | 264 |
| 2023–24 | 720 | 628 | 87.2% | 216 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 417 | 364 | 87.3% |
| Men | 303 | 264 | 87.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 440–540 | 45% |
| SAT Math | 430–540 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–22 | 20% |
How Bluefield State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bluefield State University's acceptance rate?
Bluefield State University's acceptance rate is 87.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (628 admitted of 720 applicants).
Is Bluefield State University test optional?
Bluefield State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bluefield State University?
Bluefield State University received 720 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 628.
What SAT score do you need for Bluefield State University?
Admitted students at Bluefield State University typically scored 440–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Bluefield State University getting harder to get into?
Bluefield State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 38.3% in 2014–15 to 87.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://bluefieldstate.edu/.