Bluefield, WV · Public university · Town (distant)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $9,840 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $17,030 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,200 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,600 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $18,445 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $10,717 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $7,728 less than the sticker price — about 42% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (8) | Football (93), Baseball (31), Track & Field (24), Basketball (20), Wrestling (20), Golf (15), Cross Country (10), Tennis (8) |
| Women’s varsity sports (9) | Soccer (20), Basketball (18), Softball (18), Track & Field (17), Wrestling (15), Volleyball (14), Tennis (6), Cross Country (6), Golf (4) |
| Softball conference | CIAA |
| Head softball coach | Chelsea Holliday |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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