Bemidji State University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Bemidji, MN
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#6 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

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Overview

Total enrollment

4,072

Location Bemidji, Minnesota
Website bemidjistate.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Bemidji State University sits on the western shore of Lake Bemidji in northern Minnesota, approximately 220 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The public institution, established in 1919 as a teachers' college, occupies a 89-acre wooded campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, with direct access to the lake's recreational opportunities. BSU maintains a strong focus on environmental stewardship and natural resources, offering distinctive programs in aquatic biology, environmental studies, and wildlife management, alongside traditional liberal arts and professional programs. The university provides on-campus housing in multiple residence halls, and competes in NCAA Division I ice hockey and Division II athletics as the Beavers, reflecting the region's strong hockey tradition.

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Ratings

Bemidji State University is rated within the lower 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/24
GPA 3.26

Acceptance Rate

56%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 24.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$10,237

Costs for Bemidji State University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$10,237
Books and Supplies		$890
Other Fees		$1,243
Room and Board		$10,462
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,200
Total One Year Cost		$26,032

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

42% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Bemidji State University are Education, Business, and Health Professions. 19% of students major in Education, 16% in Business, and 9% in Health Professions.