Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C+

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About Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University is a mid-sized, public institution in Bemidji, MN, in a town setting. It enrolls about 3,139 students. The acceptance rate is 56%. 48% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,755.

56%

Acceptance

$15,261

Net price

3,139

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

56%

Acceptance rate

1,090

SAT average

ACT midpoint

ACT Composite18–24

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,261

Average net price

$10,237

In-state tuition

$10,237

Out-of-state tuition

$10,462

Room & board

$890

Books & supplies

$22,744

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$19,750

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$10,073

$30–48K

$10,207

$48–75K

$12,201

$75–110K

$15,857

$110K+

$19,940

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business22.2%

Health & Nursing15.8%

Psychology9.8%

Education9.4%

Biology5.6%

Engineering Tech5.6%

Natural Resources5.0%

Humanities4.5%

Social Sciences3.8%

Parks & Recreation3.7%

After Graduation

$53,755

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$47,469

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention rate

82%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,867

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,139

Total enrollment

27%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

27%

First-generation

Gender balance

61% women

39% men

Race & ethnicity

White

77%

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Hispanic

Black

Asian

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