Bemidji State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3542 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #988 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #919 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 2 | In Bemidji |
| #2524 of 4,586 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 3,610
- Graduates
- 316
- 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 71% and is among the top 34% 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 | 71% | 92% | 91% |
| Applicants | 2,860 | 803 | 1,406 |
| Admissions | 2,021 | 742 | 1,275 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 466 | 199 | 267 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 14 | 5 | 8 |
1,268 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,486 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
258 or 55%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bemidji State University are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | 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 |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3048 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 227 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 153 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 114 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 71 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 71 (2%) |
| Asian | 65 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 58 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (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
- $7,052
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
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 | $1,170 | $827 |
| Fee in-state | $1,170 | $827 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,170 | $827 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 935 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,041 |
| Room charge | $6,085 |
| Meal charge | $3,956 |
Bemidji State University majors
Bemidji State University has granted 851 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 88 master's across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bemidji State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 104 | 31 | |
| Psychology, General | 92 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 86 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 69 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 43 | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 55 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 40 | 9 | |
| Accounting | 39 | 4 | |
| Social Work | 33 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 27 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 26 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 26 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 23 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | ||
| Project Management | 23 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 21 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 18 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 14 | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Science | 10 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 7 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 7 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Aquatic Biology & Limnology | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | 3 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 5 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 4 | ||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 3 | ||
| Geography | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 40 | 851 | 88 |
Bemidji State University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 49% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 46% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bemidji State University has published 878 scientific papers with 8,943 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 12 |
| 1993 | 11 | 32 |
| 1994 | 6 | 33 |
| 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 | 128 |
| 2005 | 13 | 157 |
| 2006 | 14 | 152 |
| 2007 | 7 | 162 |
| 2008 | 14 | 188 |
| 2009 | 23 | 207 |
| 2010 | 9 | 200 |
| 2011 | 22 | 217 |
| 2012 | 21 | 290 |
| 2013 | 13 | 250 |
| 2014 | 26 | 292 |
| 2015 | 21 | 279 |
| 2016 | 49 | 307 |
| 2017 | 51 | 340 |
| 2018 | 37 | 404 |
| 2019 | 66 | 445 |
| 2020 | 53 | 574 |
| 2021 | 43 | 667 |
| 2022 | 50 | 794 |
| 2023 | 38 | 996 |
| 2024 | 40 | 982 |
Bemidji State University alumni
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Gary Paulsen
- Occupations
- children's writerdogsled mushernovelistshort story writerwriter
- 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 (NFL). He played college football at Bemidji State 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 defenceman for the Vegas Golden Knights of the National Hockey League (NHL). 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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Thomas D. Waldhauser
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Thomas David "Tom" Waldhauser is a retired United States Marine Corps general who was the Commander of United States Africa Command. He previously served as Director for Joint Force Development, J7 on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Commanding General, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and Commanding General, United States Marine Forces Central Command. Waldhauser is an alumnus of Bemidji State University.
General info
| Alternative names | BSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1919 |
| Colors | green, black, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 420 |
| 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 |