Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN • public • II | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,491 • Total: 4,956

Academic Calendar

Semester

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

1500 Birchmont Dr NE
Bemidji, MN
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Website

www.bemidjistate.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/Diverse: Baccalaureate Colleges – Diverse Fields

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,793 (39.9%) • Female: 2,698 (60.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	92	2.0%
Black/African American	179	4.0%
Hispanic/Latino	183	4.1%
White	3,399	75.7%
Two or More Races	255	5.7%
International	86	1.9%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

70.7%

2,021 admitted from 2,860 applicants

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-23

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

53.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

36.8%

Freshman Retention Rate

78.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

29.4:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$20,346

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$20,346

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $8,994
Out-of-state: $8,994

Room & Board

$10,462

Books & Supplies

$890

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$10,073
$30,001-48,000	$10,207
$48,001-75,000	$12,201
$75,001-110,000	$15,857
$110,001+	$19,940

Students Receiving Pell Grants

58%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

II

Conference

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Ice Hockey

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Golf Ice Hockey Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

3.4 GPA

In-State Awards

$200-$3,200/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$200-$3,200/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$1,000-$10,000 total

8 automatic scholarships (28 total)

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Common questions about Bemidji State University

What is Bemidji State University's acceptance rate?

Bemidji State University accepts 71% of applicants, from 2,860 applications.

How much does Bemidji State University cost?

Tuition and fees are $8,994. Families earning under $30,000 pay $10,073 on average after aid.

What ACT score do you need for Bemidji State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 18 and 23 on the ACT.

What is Bemidji State University's graduation rate?

53% of students graduate within six years.