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Bemidji State University
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  • 4 Year
  • BEMIDJI, MN

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B minus
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B
  7. Professors
    grade B
  8. Location
    grade B
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade B minus

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Bemidji State is a public university located in Bemidji, Minnesota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 2,550 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Bemidji State acceptance rate is 75%. Popular majors include Business, Nursing, and Elementary Education. Graduating 48% of students, Bemidji State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,300.

About

1500 BIRCHMONT DR
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Bemidji State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Bemidji State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
No data available  
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$15,594 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,832 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
82%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 28 responses
70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 40 responses
60%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 40 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
13
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
12
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    27%
  • On Campus
    44%
  • Online
    29%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,550 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
1,327
Undergrads Over 25
27%
Pell Grant
28%
Varsity Athletes
15%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 27 responses
  • Average
    44%
  • Hard working
    33%
  • Outgoing
    11%
  • Special
    7%
  • Cant afford better
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
53%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 45 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 55 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 33 responses
  • Friendly professors, get to know you personally
    42%
  • Outdoors
    42%
  • Open
    9%
  • Backwater School, Debt Trap
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$40,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
48%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
76%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 25 responses

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