Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN · Public
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Bemidji State University admitted 56.0% of applicants university-wide (2,134 of 3,812).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 56.0% | 2,134 | 3,812 |
| In-state | 75.0% | 1,500 | 2,000 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 400 | 600 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 60 | 100 |
| Men | 49.4% | 799 | 1,617 |
| Women | 61.0% | 1,329 | 2,179 |
Of 2,134 admitted students, 516 enrolled (24.2% yield).
Bemidji State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 950–1160
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.30–3.30
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Bemidji State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $25,789/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,237 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $15,552 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $25,789/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $10,073 |
| $30k–48k | $10,207 |
| $48k–75k | $12,201 |
| $75k–110k | $15,857 |
| Over $110k | $19,940 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- American Indian Student Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Foster Care Student Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Foundation Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- STEM Scholars — Varies (Other)
- Transfer Scholarships — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
Bemidji State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores (optional)
International applicants
- Online Application
- Official High School Transcript
- ACT or SAT Scores (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Bemidji State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Bemidji State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Own portal member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $53,755
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 47.9%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $19,750
- At graduation
Bemidji State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #714
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (22%), Psychology (10%), Biological & life sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 47% of class sections have under 20 students.
Bemidji State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.