Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN · Town · 3,139 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Bemidji, MN, 56601 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
196 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$22,744
Out-of-state COA
$22,744
Avg net price
$15,261
Room & board
$10,462
In-state tuition
$10,237
Out-of-state tuition
$10,237
Books & supplies
$890/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,073
$30–48k
$10,207
$48–75k
$12,201
$75–110k
$15,857
$110k+
$19,940
Admissions
Admit rate
56%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
ACT midpoint
22
Composite 18–24
English 15–22
Math 17–24
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
51%
1st-yr retention
73%
Transfer-out rate
30%
Consumer completion
56%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,469
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,755
Median debt
$19,750
Monthly loan payment
$209
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$23,336
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,487
Student Body
Men 39%Women 61%
18
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
27%
Median family income
$57,931
Independent students
32%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
27%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
4%
Black
3%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,469
10 years after entry
$53,755
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Institutional
Endowment
$40M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Full-time faculty
65%
Avg faculty salary
$10,427/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,867
Federal loan rate
42%
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