Established in 1895, Bluefield State College is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Bluefield (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), West Virginia. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Bluefield State College is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Bluefield State College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 127 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Bluefield State College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.