Bluefield State College was established as a black teachers college by an act of the West Virginia Legislature in 1895, and was integrated after 1954. By the 1960's, the College had a comprehensive four-year program of teacher education, arts and sciences, and engineering technology, serving south-eastern West Virginia with a primary thrust in the direction of career and technical two and four year programs. The mission of Bluefield State College is to provide students an affordable, accessible opportunity for public higher education, preparing 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.