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The real 4-year cost of Bluefield State University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Bluefield State University went from $4,272 to $10,240, an average of 6.5% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$12,354
Year 2$13,151
Year 3$14,000
Year 4$14,903
4-year total$54,408

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$14,408
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$29,861
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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