Bemidji State University
Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

Bemidji State University is a public institution located on the shore of Lake Bemidji in the rural town of Bemidji, Minnesota. BSU is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system and has a “selective” admissions process. The school is committed to sustainability efforts, encouraging students to donate items they do not need and providing a bike rental service. BSU offers a variety of majors, including aquatic biology, nursing, and exhibit design.

Acceptance Rate:
78%
Average Net Price:
$15,868
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1105

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Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$15,868
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$10,114
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$10,114
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$10,041
Books and Supplies
$890
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$10,918
$30k - $48k
$11,382
$48k - $75k
$12,487
$75k - $110k
$18,005
$110k+
$20,418
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
61%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,381
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,865
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,915

 

Students receiving state aid
42%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3787
Students receiving federal aid
56%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,865
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$9,893,448
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$10,605,566

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
57%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,602
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Students receiving federal loans
57%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,111
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,391

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
78%
Acceptance Rate
2723
Students Applied
425
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Rolling Admissions

The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.

Application Fee
$20
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
State-Specific Application
State-Specific Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
85%
Out-Of-State Students
11%
56%
Submitting ACT
Average ACT Composite: 20
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1105
0
1600
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
18%
3.50 - 3.74
15%
3.25 - 3.49
16%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
23%
2.00 - 2.49
9%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
10
Top 25%
36
Top 50%
71
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
52
$30k - $48k
35
$48k - $75k
60
$75k - $110k
61
$110k+
122

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 877-236-4354
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,023
Total Number of Undergrads
3,677
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
45%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
40%
20-39 Students
47%
40-99 Students
10%
100+ Students
1%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
64

Faculty Overview

0
100
57%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Native American
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
58%
Residency
In-State Students
85%
Out-Of-State Students
11%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
45
Countries Represented
35
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
Hispanic
3%
Native American
3%
White
76%
Multiracial
5%
Unknown
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
27%
Student Organizations
123
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
28%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
28%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Beavers
School Colors
green and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Total Male Athletes
191
Total Female Athletes
136
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Ice Hockey
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Bemidji State University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$44,000
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
Grand Forks
Duluth
Saint Cloud
Fargo
Top 5 Employers
Bemidji State University
Sanford Health
Target
UnitedHealth Group
Wells Fargo
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,000
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$186
Im a second year freshman and the professors are nice and help the students that have questions. Some professors are confusing and drag on about 1 thing but studying with friends is helpful. friendly environment
Kayetoinette from Bemidji, MN
In each of my classes I picked for fall semester there was a different tone of learning in the class. My math class really went for understanding and clarity, we moved slowly and the prof was incredibly helpful in making herself available for any questions we had. I'd have to say this really is the atmosphere of most classrooms at BSU, the teachers are considerate and will help you if you ask for it.
Laura from Becker, MN
Bemidji State has many classes to choose. The chances that you were learning something in each one is very high. In each and every class I took last semester I learned something from a little astronomy to how to write an argumentative paper. Some classes are harder than others but that's expected. You just have to change your mind frame and go into each class telling yourself you are going to listen and go to class so you can learn something. After all you are paying for an education, not to party.
Ashley from Alexandria, MN
Bemidji State University is an amazing college! The professors are very helpful and understanding. It's the perfect school to find your niche whether that be academics, athletics, social life, or extracurriculars !
Gabriella from Otsego, MN
Several programs are being cut due to the new budget, BSU has some great programs such as in Nursing, Social Work, and Business to name a few. Every teacher I had has met my expectations thus far.
Sarah from Bemidji, MN
There is so much useful information to be obtained through every class. The professors do their best to make sure students here are successful but there are some who go on and on about one subject that isn't exactly useful, so study groups and reading your text book can both be very helpful. The advisors here are also excellent. If you have questions on what classes you should be taking, or others relating to school, talk to your advisor and they always help. There is also a financial aid center, where you can ask questions about your tuition, loans, and more.
Laura from Bemidji, MN
BSU has a close-knit community of students & facility, but not too close with the perfect size campus. At Bemidji State the professors take a genuine intersest in you and your academics, but they still leave getting your work done up to you. With roughly 5,000 students, by the end of your first semester you'll start recognizing faces everywhere you go, however if you either don't want to see someone or do it's a large enough and small enough campus for you to make that happen.
Sarah from Bemidji, MN
Bemidji State University is a perfect school for future students who want to attend a smaller sized school. The professors here are sure to know their students by name. And the scenery makes it an enjoyable place to be and an easy environment to learn in.
Laura
I learned a fair amount from my classes, there are always going to be classes that you don't really learn much in, and others where its hard to keep up, but overall it was a fairly informative school. Some professors were always willing to go the extra mile, but a few seemed uninterested and it was clear they were only in it to make a living
Zach from Wauwatosa, WI