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Bemidji State University

#649 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • 4 Year
  • Bemidji, MN
  • 526 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B-
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B
    8. Location
      B
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      B-
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    Bemidji State is a public university located in Bemidji, Minnesota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,333 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Bemidji State acceptance rate is 66%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business, and Elementary Education. Graduating 47% of students, Bemidji State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,300.
    bemidjistate.edu
    (800) 475-2001
    1500 Birchmont Dr
    Bemidji, MN 56601
    About Bemidji State University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
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    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.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    66%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    —
    ACT Range
    20-24
    Application Fee
    $20
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

    Cost

    Net Price
    $14,653/ 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
    $5,042/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    94%

    Academics

    Professors
    B
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    82%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.28 responses
    72%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.36 responses
    61%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.36 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      208 Graduates
    • Business
      170 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      98 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      68 Graduates
    • Accounting
      62 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      58 Graduates
    • Psychology
      46 Graduates
    • Biology
      45 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      41 Graduates
    • E-Commerce
      34 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,333Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,482
    Undergrads Over 25
    12%
    Pell Grant
    33%
    Varsity Athletes
    11%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 24 responses
    Report
    • Average
      46%
    • Hard working
      33%
    • Outgoing
      8%
    • Special
      8%
    • Diverse
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Poll
    56%
    of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.41 responses
    Poll
    51%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.51 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 29 responses
    Report
    • Outdoors
      48%
    • Friendly professors, get to know you personally
      38%
    • Open
      10%
    • Home away from home
      3%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,600/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    47%
    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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    Bemidji State University Reviews

    526 reviews
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    The best part about attending BSU is the location. Being so close to the lake gives plenty of opportunity to get outside and participate in non-competitive sports like kayaking and paddle boarding. CAs do a good job of trying to get students involved with activities around campus. The food is terrible, besides breakfast. So far, I would say my professors have been 50% amazing and 50% horrible. Check Rate My Professors before signing up for classes! Overall, BSU is a nice place, but there are some cons to attending.
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    I am basing this on my orientation and my first week of school. The three words I can think of is I Love it here. Very welcoming, organized, awesome atmosphere, the city is beautiful and I love the outdoors.

    That’s about all I can say since I’ve only been here for almost a week now!
    Go Beavers!
    Bemidji has a beautiful campus right on the lake with a ton of trees. There’s lots to do from hiking, kayaking, good food to eat, and lots of other activities downtown. Everyone is so friendly and helpful in making your time on campus successful. The professors are very thourough and everything is easy to access through E-Services and D2l. I love Bemidji State!