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Bemidji State University

Acceptance Rate 55.98 %
Tuition & Fees $10,237
($10,237)
Student Population 4,072
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,369
Graduation Rate 48 %

Academic Overview

Bemidji State University Campus, Bemidji, MN
Bemidji State University is a public, four-years institute located in Bemidji, Minnesota. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $10,237 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,099.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,072 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 55.98% and the graduation rate is 48% last year.
The salary after graduation from Bemidji State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $44,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Bemidji State's tuition & fees is $10,237 for Minnesota residents and $10,237 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $10,099 for in-state students and $10,099 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Minnesota ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,237$10,237
Graduate$10,099$10,099
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Bemidji State. The acceptance rate of Bemidji State is 55.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.18%. The average graduation rate is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 31%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,369 and 58% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,072 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Bemidji State University is 55.98 %.
Acceptance Rate
55.98%
Graduation Rate for Bemidji State University is 48 %
Graduation Rate
48%
Transfer-out Rate for Bemidji State University is 31 %
Transfer-out Rate
31%
Retention Rate for Bemidji State University is 73 %
Retention Rate
73%
Student Population for Bemidji State University is 4,072
Student Population
4,072
Student to Faculty Ratio for Bemidji State University is 18 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
18 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,369 at Bemidji State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,369

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1500 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone800-475-2001
WEBhttps://www.bemidjistate.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.bemidjistate.edu/mybsu/finances/aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.bemidjistate.edu/mybsu/finances/net-price-calculator/
Athletichttps://www.bemidjistate.edu/offices/student-life-success/handbook/student-consumer-information/student-outcomes/
Disability Servicehttps://www.bemidjistate.edu/services/accessibility/

Offered Degrees

Bemidji State offers 108 major programs through online and on-site education where 37 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's6415
Master's156
Less Than 1 Year Certificate199
1-2 Years Certificate32
Post-Bachelor's Certificate65

Special Learning Opportunities

Bemidji State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:930)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,622)

Veterans Benefits

Bemidji State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✗
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔