Bluefield State College
Bluefield State College was established as a black teachers college by an act of the West Virginia Legislature in 1895.
The mission of Bluefield State College is to provide students an affordable, accessible opportunity for public higher education. An historically black institution, Bluefield State College prepares students for diverse professions, graduate study, informed citizenship, community involvement, and public service in an ever-changing global society. The College demonstrates its commitment to the student’s intellectual, personal, ethical, and cultural development by providing a dedicated faculty and staff, quality educational programs, and strong student support services in a nurturing environment.
The Community
The Greater Bluefield Area
The Greater Bluefield area is a beautiful, mountainous community, straddling the borders of West Virginia and Virginia. Here the small town feeling mixes with progressive business, excellent medical, educational and cultural facilities and thriving industry to create an ideal place to live, work, raise a family and retire.
