School Information

25.6
Total Enrollment 5,175
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 21 : 1

Bemidji State University

http://www.bemidjistate.edu
1500 Birchmont Dr, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601
(800) 475-2001

Engage. Embrace. Educate. As northern Minnesota's university, we engage in new worlds of thought, embrace responsible citizenship, and educate for a future that can only be imagined.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Town: Remote
Disability Services Student 6%
 
School Costs

At Bemidji State University, 85.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 55.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,077), and 54% receive loans ($7,119 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,240. Off campus it is around $6,240.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Bemidji State University is $10,712 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,167 people applied to Bemidji State University. Of the applicants, 81.0% were admitted (82.0% male & 80.0% female ) and 46.0% accepted (48.0% male and 44.0% female)

Of the 4,730 undergraduate students at Bemidji State University, 24.0% are part-time. A majority (77.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 83.0% of the 445 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     88.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     72.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     56.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     3.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     49.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 218-755-2001
Admissions Office Email http://www.bemidjistate.edu/contact/
Admissions Office Address 1500 Birchmont Dr, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601
Admissions Website http://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to Bemidji State University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 23
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
Bemidji State University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 5
American Indian/Native American Studies 5
Biological and biomedical sciences 28 2
Aquatic Biology/Limnology 9
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 133
Accounting 22
Business Administration and Management, General 110
Management Information Systems, General 1
Communication, journalism, and related programs 27
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 6
Mass Communication/Media Studies 21
Computer and information sciences and support services 11
Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
Computer Science 7
Construction trades 1
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager 1
Education 168 59
Art Teacher Education 4
Curriculum and Instruction 19
Elementary Education and Teaching 82
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 7
German Language Teacher Education 1
Health Teacher Education 3
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 14
Mathematics Teacher Education 4 4
Music Teacher Education 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 11 6
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 11 12
Social Studies Teacher Education 11
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 12
Technical Teacher Education 10
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 6 6
Engineering technologies/technicians 78 2
Engineering/Industrial Management 2
Industrial Technology/Technician 78
English language and literature/letters 12 9
Creative Writing 10
English Language and Literature, General 2 9
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 1
Spanish Language and Literature 1
Health professions and related clinical sciences 36
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 13
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 23
History 4
History, General 4
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 31 7
General Studies 7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 31
Mathematics and statistics 6
Mathematics, General 6
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
International/Global Studies 1
Natural resources and conservation 18 4
Environmental Studies 17 4
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 46
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 10
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 36
Philosophy and religious studies 11
Philosophy 11
Physical sciences 14
Chemistry, General 11
Physics, General 3
Psychology 67 5
Counseling Psychology 5
Psychology, General 67
Public administration and social service professions 22
Social Work 22
Security and protective services 3 55
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3 55
Social sciences 31
Economics, General 2
Geography 20
Political Science and Government, General 7
Sociology 2
Visual and performing arts 56
Art/Art Studies, General 10
Commercial and Advertising Art 35
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Music, General 5
 
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