Bluefield University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
1%
International
14
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bluefield University has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.5%(516)
Hispanic
4.2%(34)
African American
18.0%(146)
Asian
0.4%(3)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
2.0%(16)
Unknown
11.3%(92)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment1,171
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Bluefield University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bluefield University has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.2%(406)
Women
50.8%(420)

Gender Statistics

Men406

35% of total enrollment

Women420

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bluefield University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 50% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.3%(43)
18-19
33.8%(231)
20-21
26.4%(180)
22-24
18.2%(124)
25+
15.4%(105)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(4)
22-24
40.0%(118)
25+
58.6%(173)

Age Diversity Insights

50%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bluefield University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 56% in-state residents, 43% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.0%(98)
Out-of-State
42.9%(75)
International
1.1%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State98

56% of student body

Out-of-State75

43% of student body

International2

1% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age

Bluefield University - Demographics & Diversity