Paying for Bluefield State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,240 4.07%	$17,560 3.11%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,224 14.07%	$18,544 8.89%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Bluefield State University (Bluefield State) are $10,240 for West Virginia residents and $17,560 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,377. It could cover 47.71% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,690 for West Virginia residents and $26,010 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Bluefield State's 4-year tuition is $48,045 for West Virginia residents and $78,372 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $115,417 for West Virginia residents and $145,744 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bluefield State University is $10,240 for West Virginia residents and $17,560 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.07% for West Virginia residents and increased by 3.11% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($8,225) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Bluefield State is $10,656 for West Virginia residents and $18,106 for out-of-state students, a 3.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Bluefield State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,840	$17,030	$14,500
2023-2024	$10,240	$17,560	$15,627
Change % 2023-2024	4.07%	3.11%	7.77%
2024-2025	$10,656	$18,106	$16,842

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,224 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $18,544. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($9,991) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Bluefield State is $12,803 for West Virginia residents and $20,193 for out-of-state students , a 8.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Bluefield State Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,840	$17,030	$14,500
2023-2024	$11,224	$18,544	$15,627
Change % 2023-2024	14.07%	8.89%	7.77%
2024-2025	$12,803	$20,193	$16,842

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Bluefield State. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $385 for West Virginia residents and $690 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $426 for West Virginia residents and $731 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$368	$668
	2023-2024	$385	$690
	2024-2025	$403	$713
Graduate	2022-2023	$368	$668
	2023-2024	$426	$731
	2024-2025	$493	$800

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,627. The Living costs increased by 7.77% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Bluefield State's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,067 for state residents and $34,387 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,067 for state residents and $34,387 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Bluefield State
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,240
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$17,560
Room & Board	$11,327	$11,327
Personal Expenses	$4,300	$4,300
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$27,067	$27,067
COA (Out-of-State)	$34,387	$34,387

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Bluefield State?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Bluefield State is $48,045 for West Virginia residents and $78,372 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Bluefield State 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,904	$11,611	$12,364	$13,166	$48,045
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$18,338	$19,150	$19,999	$20,885	$78,372
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,611	$12,364	$13,166	$14,019	$51,160
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,150	$19,999	$20,885	$21,810	$81,845
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$12,364	$13,166	$14,019	$14,928	$54,478
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,999	$20,885	$21,810	$22,777	$85,471
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$13,166	$14,019	$14,928	$15,896	$58,010
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$20,885	$21,810	$22,777	$23,786	$89,258
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,019	$14,928	$15,896	$16,927	$61,772
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,810	$22,777	$23,786	$24,840	$93,212

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $115,417 for West Virginia residents and $145,744 for out-of-state students.

Bluefield State 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,688	$28,406	$29,372	$30,388	$115,417
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$35,122	$35,946	$36,850	$37,827	$145,744
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,406	$29,215	$30,232	$31,303	$118,810
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$35,946	$36,850	$37,827	$38,872	$149,494
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,215	$30,108	$31,179	$32,309	$122,537
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$36,850	$37,827	$38,872	$39,981	$153,530
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$30,108	$31,081	$32,211	$33,403	$126,585
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$37,827	$38,872	$39,981	$41,153	$157,833
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$31,081	$32,133	$33,325	$34,582	$130,950
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$38,872	$39,981	$41,153	$42,384	$162,390

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 76% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $81,909 for West Virginia residents and $112,236 for out-of-state students.

Bluefield State 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$19,311	$20,029	$20,995	$22,011	$81,909
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$26,745	$27,569	$28,473	$29,450	$112,236
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$20,029	$20,838	$21,855	$22,926	$85,302
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,569	$28,473	$29,450	$30,495	$115,986
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$20,838	$21,731	$22,802	$23,932	$89,029
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,473	$29,450	$30,495	$31,604	$120,022
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$21,731	$22,704	$23,834	$25,026	$93,077
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$29,450	$30,495	$31,604	$32,776	$124,325
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$22,704	$23,756	$24,948	$26,205	$97,442
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$30,495	$31,604	$32,776	$34,007	$128,882

	In-State	Out-of-State
Bluefield State University	$10,240	$17,560
West Virginia University	$9,648	$27,360
Marshall University	$8,942	$20,294
West Virginia State University	$9,499	$15,219
Fairmont State University	$8,454	$18,372
Shepherd University	$8,642	$19,082