Bluefield State University is located in Bluefield, West Virginia, a city near the Virginia border, and the closest major cities are Charleston, West Virginia (about 100 miles away) and Roanoke, Virginia (about 70 miles away).
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Charleston, WV:
The state capital of West Virginia, Charleston is located approximately 100 miles north of Bluefield.
Roanoke, VA:
Located in the state of Virginia, Roanoke is approximately 70 miles east of Bluefield.
Bluefield, WV:
Bluefield is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, and is the principal city of the Bluefield micropolitan area extending into Virginia.
Bluefield, VA:
Bluefield is also a town in Tazewell county, Virginia, adjacent to the West Virginia city of Bluefield.