Bluefield University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 51%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Bluefield University are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Bluefield University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	65%
Black	22%
Hispanic	4%
Asian	1%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2%
International	4%
Race Unknown	3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 9% more female students than male students enrolled at Bluefield University with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bluefield University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Bluefield University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	48%
Women	52%

Enrollment by gender for Bluefield University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	459
Women	500

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 35%

Bluefield University draws 52 percent of students from Virginia, 26 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Virginia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Bluefield University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	52%
Out of State	26%
Foreign	2%
Unknown Location	20%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$55,033 per year

56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

959

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	35.9%
Part-time undergraduates	9.8%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231554.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026