Bemidji State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3317 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #930 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #861 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 2 | In Bemidji |
| #2556 of 4,645 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 56%
- Undergraduates
- 3,751
- Graduates
- 321
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.bemidjistate.edu
Bemidji State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bemidji State University has an acceptance rate of 56% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 56% | 49% | 61% |
| Applicants | 3,812 | 1,617 | 2,179 |
| Admissions | 2,134 | 799 | 1,329 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 499 | 209 | 289 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 9 | 8 |
1,441 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,447 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
submitted SAT
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
220 or 43%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bemidji State University are 18-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3183 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 223 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 166 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 139 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 70 (2%) |
| Asian | 69 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 56 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 33 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,904
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,994 | $9,221 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,994 | $9,221 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,994 | $9,221 |
| Fee in-district | $1,243 | $878 |
| Fee in-state | $1,243 | $878 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,243 | $878 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 876 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,468 |
| Room charge | $6,268 |
| Meal charge | $5,200 |
Bemidji State University majors
Bemidji State University has granted 851 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs and 105 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bemidji State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 131 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 103 | 25 | |
| Psychology, General | 81 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 78 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 67 | 11 | |
| Accounting | 52 | 6 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 29 | 20 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 40 | ||
| Social Work | 38 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 34 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 33 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 24 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 20 | ||
| Project Management | 17 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 14 | 2 | |
| Aquatic Biology & Limnology | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 11 | ||
| Sociology, General | 11 | ||
| Education, General | 10 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 8 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 7 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 3 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Geography | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 67 | 851 | 105 |
Bemidji State University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 43% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bemidji State University has published 900 scientific papers with 9,604 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Medicine, Computer Science, Engineering, Sociology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11 | 32 |
| 1994 | 6 | 34 |
| 1995 | 5 | 40 |
| 1996 | 7 | 34 |
| 1997 | 10 | 38 |
| 1998 | 5 | 51 |
| 1999 | 8 | 50 |
| 2000 | 13 | 62 |
| 2001 | 16 | 64 |
| 2002 | 26 | 123 |
| 2003 | 12 | 93 |
| 2004 | 13 | 129 |
| 2005 | 13 | 157 |
| 2006 | 14 | 152 |
| 2007 | 7 | 162 |
| 2008 | 14 | 188 |
| 2009 | 23 | 207 |
| 2010 | 9 | 200 |
| 2011 | 22 | 216 |
| 2012 | 21 | 290 |
| 2013 | 13 | 249 |
| 2014 | 26 | 293 |
| 2015 | 21 | 280 |
| 2016 | 49 | 307 |
| 2017 | 51 | 341 |
| 2018 | 38 | 404 |
| 2019 | 66 | 444 |
| 2020 | 53 | 578 |
| 2021 | 43 | 668 |
| 2022 | 50 | 795 |
| 2023 | 39 | 997 |
| 2024 | 41 | 999 |
| 2025 | 22 | 821 |
Bemidji State University alumni
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Gary Paulsen
- Occupations
- novelistshort story writerwriterchildren's writerdogsled musher
- Biography
-
Gary James Paulsen was an American writer of children's and young adult fiction, best known for coming-of-age stories about the wilderness. He was the author of more than 200 books and wrote more than 200 magazine articles and short stories, and several plays, all primarily for teenagers. He won the Margaret Edwards Award from the American Library Association in 1997 for his lifetime contribution in writing for teens.
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Gunner Olszewski
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Kaleb Gunner Olszewski is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football for the Bemidji State Beavers as a cornerback. He previously played for the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Zach Whitecloud
- Occupations
- ice hockey player
- Biography
-
Zach Whitecloud is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who is a defenceman for the Calgary Flames of the National Hockey League (NHL). He previously played for the Vegas Golden Knights. Whitecloud went undrafted while playing for Bemidji State University. As a college free agent, he signed with the Golden Knights in 2018.
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Christopher Waller
- Occupations
- economist
- Biography
-
Christopher J. Waller is an American economist who has been a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors since 2020. A nominee of President Donald Trump, he was confirmed by the Senate in December 2020 to serve through January 2030.
General info
| Alternative names | BSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1919 |
| Colors | green, black, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 399 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1500 Birchmont Dr NE Bemidji, Minnesota, 56601 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 8004752001 |