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Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MNPublicTown Setting
Moderately Selective • 56% Acceptance
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56%
Accept Rate
Moderately Selective
$15,261
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
3.1K
Students
Medium campus body
$47,469
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Bemidji State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Bemidji, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 56%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
3.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
56% (Moderately Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite18 - 24
1typical 50% range36
56%
Acceptance Rate
Moderately Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,868
Earnings 5yr: $80,665
Debt: $30,982
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,436
Earnings 5yr: $79,411
Debt: $27,990
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,882
Earnings 5yr: $79,984
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,153
Earnings 5yr: $65,245
Debt: $30,114
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,503
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,086
Earnings 5yr: $58,292
Debt: $23,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,456
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,519
Earnings 5yr: $61,873
Debt: $23,181
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,357
Earnings 5yr: $46,167
Debt: $24,898
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,345
Earnings 5yr: $51,542
Debt: $27,000
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,642
Earnings 5yr: $34,819
Debt: $27,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,548
Earnings 5yr: $58,785
Debt: $25,494
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,528
Earnings 5yr: $41,922
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,116
Earnings 5yr: $51,767
Debt: $26,000
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,040
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,301
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,001
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,877
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,875
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,137
Earnings 5yr: $48,268
Debt: $23,389
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,822
Earnings 5yr: $54,285
Debt: $28,626
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,719
Earnings 5yr: $43,816
Debt: $27,757

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,261
In-State Tuition$10,237
Out-of-State Tuition$10,237
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

28%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
68%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$47,469
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,755

Completion Signals

48%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$13,809
Est. Monthly Payment
$149/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

39%
Men
61%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 39% men and 61% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
27%
Avg Family Income
$68,475
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