Bemidji State University
Public four-year university in Bemidji, MN that costs an average of $16,327 a year after financial aid, admits 56% of applicants and graduates 51% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$16,327
Acceptance rate
56%
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$58,173
PublicTown (remote)3,139 undergraduates
Cost of Bemidji State University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,789 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,868 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $11,642 |
| Books and supplies | $890 |
| Average net price after aid | $16,327 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,378 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $10,315 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,515 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,656 |
| $110,001+ | $22,240 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Bemidji State University's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 56% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,090 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 18–24 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 73% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $52,887 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $58,173 |
| Rank in Minnesota (earnings) | 24th of 38 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $18,827 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $214 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 35% |
| Students with federal loans | 38% |
Majors and programs at Bemidji State University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (44)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 61 | $92,989 | $20,886 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 217 | $80,430 | $17,587 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 95 | $56,039 | $16,882 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 295 | $53,294 | $19,361 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 95 | $49,800 | $19,500 |
| Biology | 73 | $46,951 | $20,000 |
| Social Work | 73 | $46,684 | $22,979 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 147 | $43,625 | $23,448 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 68 | $43,414 | $18,849 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 85 | $43,379 | $19,500 |
| Psychology | 180 | $40,140 | $16,866 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 28 | $39,159 | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 27 | $37,810 | $27,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 22 | $35,995 | — |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 52 | $34,499 | $19,500 |
| Chemistry | 16 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 27 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 21 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Economics | 3 | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Fields | 12 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | — | — |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 4 | — | — |
| History | 7 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 19 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 | — | — |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | — | — |
| Journalism | — | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 20 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 25 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 16 | — | — |
| Music | 11 | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 12 | — | — |
| Public Health | 8 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| Sociology | 22 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (17)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Anthropology | — | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 9 | — | — |
| Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | — | — |
| Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 7 | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 25 | — | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 2 | — | — |
| Sociology | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 22 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 107 | $36,001 | $11,009 |
Master's degree programs (11)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 56 | $71,043 | $20,500 |
| Education | 15 | $62,172 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 66 | $61,040 | $39,190 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 10 | — | — |
| Biology | 33 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 4 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 1 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 1 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Minnesota
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Moorhead | $17,601 | 59% | $55,234 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University | Marshall | $16,501 | 62% | $52,551 |
| Saint Cloud State University | Saint Cloud | $16,062 | 95% | $59,509 |
| Winona State University | Winona | $17,413 | 75% | $63,354 |
| Metropolitan State University | Saint Paul | $26,556 | 99% | $66,336 |
| University of Minnesota-Crookston | Crookston | $11,170 | 88% | $64,132 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | Duluth | $17,395 | 89% | $67,944 |
| University of Minnesota-Morris | Morris | $10,989 | 75% | $55,010 |
About Bemidji State University
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Bemidji, MN |
| Setting | Town (remote) |
| Undergraduates | 3,139 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Higher Learning Commission |
| Website | bemidjistate.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bemidji State University's acceptance rate?
Bemidji State University admits 56% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,090 on the SAT.
How much does Bemidji State University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,789 a year (tuition and fees: $10,868). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,327 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,378.
How much do Bemidji State University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $58,173 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 24th of 38 similar colleges in Minnesota. The best-paid bachelor's program is engineering technologies/technicians ($92,989 a year after graduation).
What is Bemidji State University's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.