Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN • publicDII | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Remote )
Student Population
Undergrad: 4,491 • Total: 4,956
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
1500 Birchmont Dr NE
Bemidji, MN
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Website
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
$19,925
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$19,925
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,994
Out-of-state: $8,994
Room & Board
$890
Books & Supplies
$10,041
Students Receiving Pell Grants
58%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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