Bluefield State University

Bluefield State University is a public historically black university (HBCU) in Bluefield, West Virginia. Despite being an HBCU, Bluefield's undergraduate student body is now over 80% white. The university is part of West Virginia's public university education system.

Not to be confused with the former Bluefield College, now known as Bluefield University.
Bluefield State University
Former names
Bluefield Colored Institute (1895–1932)
Bluefield State Teachers College (1932–1943)
Bluefield State College (1943–2022)
Motto"Accept The Challenge"
TypePublic historically black university
EstablishedFebruary 28, 1895 (February 28, 1895)
AccreditationHLC
Academic affiliation
  • TMCF
  • WVHEPC
Endowment$4.32 million (2021)
PresidentDarrin Martin
Students1,301
Location
Bluefield
,
West Virginia
,
United States

37°15′54″N 81°14′24″W
CampusDistant town, 50 acres (0.20 km2)
Other campusesBeckley
ColorsBlue and gold
   
NicknameBig Blue
Sporting affiliations
MascotSir Blue
Websitewww.bluefieldstate.edu
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