Bluefield State University SAT and ACT scores
Bluefield, WV · public college · 1,249 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Bluefield State University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Bluefield State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Bluefield State University scored 870 to 1080, with an average of 989. A score at or above 980 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Bluefield State University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 17 to 22. A 22 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Bluefield State University require the SAT or ACT?
Bluefield State University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Bluefield State University accept the CLT?
Bluefield State University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in West Virginia with similar scores
- Concord UniversitySAT 830–1090
- Appalachian Bible CollegeSAT 878–1106
- West Virginia University Institute of TechnologySAT 880–1120
- West Liberty UniversitySAT 890–1123
- Shepherd UniversitySAT 878–1140
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Bethel UniversitySAT 830–1120
- University of Arkansas at Pine BluffSAT 845–1108
- Neumont College of Computer ScienceSAT 870–1075
- University of North Texas at DallasSAT 846–1096
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeSAT 860–1080
- Eastern Kentucky UniversitySAT 880–1080
More about Bluefield State University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Bluefield State University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026