The Facts about Bluefield University
It’s a fact! The minute you step on campus, you know there is something special about Bluefield University.
Bluefield University is special. Our service-minded students are the heart and soul of our compassionate campus community. Dedicated faculty offer challenging academic experiences in a committed Christian environment. We’re proud of our critically acclaimed teacher education program and global education opportunities. Graduate programs in education, biomedical sciences, nursing, and business administration offer innovative and rigorous coursework. Students enjoy international and regional tours with music and theater ensembles. Our athletic teams play as champions each time they take the field or the court. The quick facts below offer a glimpse into what makes our Christ-centered University so special. More information resources are available on the website of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV).
Location
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Degrees
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Admissions
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Financial Aid
In 2019-20, 99% of Bluefield students received some form of student financial aid.
It’s a Fact:
- Bluefield University was established in 1922 by the Baptist General Association of Virginia who we are still in covenant today.
- Our 1,200 students represent 32 states and 16 countries.
- 99% of our on-campus students receive some form of financial assistance.
- 80% of our on-campus students choose to live on campus.
- Out of our 60 full-time faculty members, 76% are terminally degreed in their field of study providing expertise to students in their area of study.
- We’re proud of our 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio for on-campus classes and our 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio for online classes.
- Bluefield University maintains an “A” grade from the American Council of Trustees and Alumni for our core curriculum and is just one of twenty-three institutions to hold this distinction.
- Bluefield offers 20 NAIA Division 1 athletic teams for men and women competing in the Appalachian Athletic Conference and the Mid-South Conference.
- The Bluefield campus encompasses 82 acres and includes the Bluefield University Cave, a nature trail, and an outfitter for students to borrow outdoor equipment anytime.
Articulation Agreements
Bluefield University has articulation agreements with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM).
Under the terms of these agreements, students may be granted a guaranteed admissions interview or early admission into the osteopathic medical college if they have met the following requirements: completion of all VCOM admission requirements, completion of prerequisite courses, a science and overall GPA of 3.5, sufficient SAT, ACT, or MCAT scores, completion of 80 hours of health care volunteerism, and 80 hours of community volunteerism, and any other requirements outlined in the agreement.
Bluefield University has a 3+3 articulation agreement with the Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP).
Students will complete the first three years at Bluefield University, then transfer to ACP to earn a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. To be eligible for admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program, applicants must complete a minimum of 72 semester credit hours of pre-pharmacy study at Bluefield University and earn a grade of C- (or its equivalent) or better in all prerequisite courses. Additional programmatic requirements and specific course requirements for the Appalachian College of Pharmacy and how Bluefield meets those requirements are listed in the current Academic Catalog.
Bluefield University has a 3+3 articulation agreement with the Appalachian School of Law.
Students who meet specific requirements—including credit requirements at Bluefield University, a Law School Admissions Council Index Score of at least 176, a score of at least 150 on the Law School Admissions Test, character and fitness requirements, and an aptitude for the study of law—will be admitted into the ASL program.
Community Colleges
- Virginia Community College System
- Danville Community College
- Rappahannock Community College
- Southwest Virginia Community College
- Wytheville Community College
Bluefield University has a transfer articulation agreement with the Virginia Community College System.
Students who graduate from a Virginia community college with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees are guaranteed admission to Bluefield University and will be guaranteed the acceptance of all transferable credits earned from the associate degree program, not to exceed 68 credits. BU guarantees the transferred credits meet the general education requirements except for one Christian Studies course.
Bluefield University has a transfer articulation agreement with Danville Community College.
Students who graduate from Danville Community College with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts and Sciences, or Associate of Applied Science in Administration of Justice Program degrees are guaranteed admission to Bluefield University and will be guaranteed the acceptance of all transferable credits earned from the associate degree program, not to exceed 68 credits. BU guarantees the transferred credits meet the general education requirements except for one Christian Studies course.
For students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will be eligible to apply for the Bluefield University Articulation Scholarship, which has a value of up to $1,500.
Bluefield University has a transfer articulation agreement with Rappahannock Community College.
Students who graduate from Danville Community College with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts and Sciences, or Associate of Applied Science in Protective Service Technology degrees are guaranteed admission to Bluefield University and will be guaranteed the acceptance of all transferable credits earned from the associate degree program, not to exceed 68 credits. BU guarantees the transferred credits meet the general education requirements except for one Christian Studies course.
For students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will be eligible to apply for the Bluefield University Articulation Scholarship, which has a value of up to $1,500.
Bluefield University has a transfer articulation agreement with Southwest Virginia Community College.
Students who graduate from Southwest Virginia Community College with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees are guaranteed admission to Bluefield University and will be guaranteed the acceptance of all transferable credits earned from the associate degree program, not to exceed 68 credits. BU guarantees the transferred credits meet the general education requirements except for one Christian Studies course.
For students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will be eligible to apply for the Bluefield University Articulation Scholarship, which has a value of up to $1,500.
Bluefield University has a transfer articulation agreement with Wytheville Community College.
Students who graduate from Wytheville Community College with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher with an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Arts and Sciences degrees are guaranteed admission to Bluefield University and will be guaranteed the acceptance of all transferable credits earned from the associate degree program, not to exceed 68 credits. BU guarantees the transferred credits meet the general education requirements except for one Christian Studies course.
For students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will be eligible to apply for the Bluefield University Articulation Scholarship, which has a value of up to $1,500.