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Bemidji State University

Bemidji, Minnesota 56601

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Known for business — excellent value

Bemidji State University is a public institution in Bemidji with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.1K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,755 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,050.

Established
1919
Mascot
Bucky the Beaver
Type
Public university
Conference
Central Collegiate Hockey Association and the Western Collegiate Hockey Association at the NCAA Division I level
Division
Division II

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71%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
3,120Students
16:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$53,755Earnings 10yr
$17,050Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bemidji State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate70.7%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
1823

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

70.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,164
Tuition (out-of-state)$10,164
Room & Board$10,041
Books & Supplies$890
Total Cost of Attendance$23,066
Average Net Price$17,050
Median Debt at Graduation$19,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$209

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,918
$30–48K$11,000
$48–75K$13,262
$75–110K$18,000
$110K+$21,518

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,050

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,809

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,120
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 3%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.4%
Freshman Retention78.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,469
8 Years$52,433
10 Years$53,755

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,900
Men
$52,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#92
Washington Monthly
#455

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
189 mi(328 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
457 mi(792 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
525 mi(910 min)

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