Bemidji State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3492 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #978 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #910 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #23 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 2 | In Bemidji |
| #2307 of 4,239 | For Education Majors |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 3,677
- Graduates
- 346
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 77% | 78% |
| Applicants | 2,723 | 1,009 | 1,706 |
| Admissions | 2,111 | 778 | 1,329 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 461 | 208 | 253 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 4 | 3 |
986 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,443 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
258 or 56%
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 | 3095 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 242 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 202 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 123 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 98 (2%) |
| Asian | 68 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 66 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 34 (0.9%) |
| 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
- $7,381
- Students receiving aid
- 92%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,994 | $8,909 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,994 | $8,909 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $8,994 | $8,909 |
| Fee in-district | $1,136 | $802 |
| Fee in-state | $1,136 | $802 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,136 | $802 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 930 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,532 |
| Room charge | $5,910 |
| Meal charge | $3,622 |
Bemidji State University majors
Bemidji State University has granted 934 bachelor's degrees across 43 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 | 119 | 39 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 126 | ||
| Psychology, General | 93 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 88 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 57 | 5 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 52 | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 55 | ||
| Accounting | 52 | 1 | |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 33 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 25 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 24 | ||
| Aquatic Biology & Limnology | 23 | ||
| Project Management | 23 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 22 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 19 | ||
| Social Work | 19 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 17 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 11 | 4 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 8 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | ||
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 6 | ||
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | 1 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 3 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Computer Science | 3 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 2 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 2 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 57 | 934 | 88 |
Bemidji State University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 44% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bemidji State University has published 753 scientific papers with 6,270 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 4 | 11 |
| 1992 | 11 | 10 |
| 1993 | 11 | 25 |
| 1994 | 5 | 26 |
| 1995 | 5 | 32 |
| 1996 | 7 | 29 |
| 1997 | 10 | 34 |
| 1998 | 4 | 38 |
| 1999 | 6 | 38 |
| 2000 | 13 | 56 |
| 2001 | 16 | 51 |
| 2002 | 28 | 102 |
| 2003 | 11 | 76 |
| 2004 | 14 | 91 |
| 2005 | 12 | 127 |
| 2006 | 14 | 119 |
| 2007 | 5 | 128 |
| 2008 | 14 | 156 |
| 2009 | 19 | 167 |
| 2010 | 10 | 181 |
| 2011 | 19 | 197 |
| 2012 | 20 | 249 |
| 2013 | 12 | 224 |
| 2014 | 20 | 243 |
| 2015 | 18 | 250 |
| 2016 | 37 | 254 |
| 2017 | 44 | 256 |
| 2018 | 33 | 323 |
| 2019 | 65 | 350 |
| 2020 | 44 | 459 |
| 2021 | 36 | 460 |
| 2022 | 46 | 590 |
| 2023 | 22 | 663 |
Bemidji State University alumni
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Gary Paulsen
- Occupations
- writershort story writernovelistmusherchildren's writer
- 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
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Kaleb Gunner Olszewski is an American 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 | 465 |
| 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 |