Overview

Bemidji State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Bemidji, MN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1500 Birchmont Drive, NE
Bemidji, MN  56601-2699
United States

Contact Phone: 218-755-2000

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Aquatic Biology/limnology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Ecology
Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
E-commerce/electronic Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Project Management
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Construction Trades	Associate	Bachelors
Building/construction Site Management/manager
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/industrial Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Physics/applied Physics
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Indian/native American Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
Modern Languages
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Community Health And Preventive Medicine
Physical Therapy/therapist
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Biological And Physical Sciences
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Community Organization And Advocacy
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Commercial And Advertising Art
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Design And Visual Communications, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,027

Applied

1,968

Accepted

4,165

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,833

Females Applied

1,182

Females Accepted

64%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,194

Males Applied

786

Males Accepted

66%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

20

Application Fee

3.26

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	21	20	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

7,976

In-state

7,976

Out-of-state

7,976

In-district

Fees

1,017

Full-time student fees

8,919

Room & board

5,597

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

9,905

Avg. Financial Aid Package

8,752

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,786

Avg. Loan Aid

10,083

Avg. Grant Aid

6,084

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

60%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

4,165

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

11%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.96%
Black or African American	2.88%
White or Caucasian	82.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	3.36%
Asian	1.18%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.11%
Two or more races	4.63%
Other	0.86%

Gender

Male (42.98%)

Female (57.02%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	28%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf	No	Division 2
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Soccer		No	No
Softball		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field	No	No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running	No	Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 2
Ice Hockey		Division 1
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis	No	Division 2
Track And Field	No	Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

246

Total Faculty

19:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 158

Part-time - 88

Male - 117

Female - 129