Bemidji State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Bemidji State University is a public research university in Bemidji, Minnesota, serving roughly 3,139 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 55.98% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,755 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,237
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,261 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 55.98% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,139 73.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.87%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 27.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 6.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 65.3%
- Average SAT Score: 1090
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,735
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,860
- Room & Board: $10,462 annual estimate
Bemidji State University: what the data shows
Common questions about Bemidji State University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bemidji State University?
Bemidji State University is located in Bemidji, MN (ZIP 56601).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Bemidji State University public or private?
Bemidji State University is a Public institution.
How much does Bemidji State University cost?
Published tuition: $10,237.
Average net price after aid: $15,261.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,073 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,207 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,201 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,857 |
| $110,001+ | $19,940 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $40,948.
How hard is it to get into Bemidji State University?
Admission rate: 55.98%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1090 and midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Bemidji State University?
Total enrollment: 3,139 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,735 students.
Graduate enrollment: 321 students.
About 73% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bemidji State University?
150%-time completion rate: 47.87%.
First-year retention: 72.7%.
What do graduates of Bemidji State University earn?
Median earnings: $47,469 six years after entry; $53,755 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,750.
28.32% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bemidji State University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (131 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (129 completions)
- Psychology, General (87 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (78 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (78 completions)
- Accounting (60 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (49 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (40 completions)
- Social Work (39 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (36 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bemidji State University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 55.98%; completion rate 47.87%; median earnings $53,755 at 10 years; net price $15,261. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,237
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bemidji State University was $10,237.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,261
2024 Value
In 2024 Bemidji State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,261.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,044 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,261 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$40,948 4-Year Tuition
$10,462 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$890 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,589 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$86,356 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bemidji State University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
28.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bemidji State University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bemidji State University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,124 | $8,124 | $13,893 |
| 2014 | $8,134 | $8,134 | $14,589 |
| 2015 | $8,366 | $8,366 | $14,720 |
| 2016 | $8,394 | $8,394 | $15,418 |
| 2017 | $8,677 | $8,677 | $15,464 |
| 2018 | $8,696 | $8,696 | $15,624 |
| 2019 | $8,940 | $8,940 | $15,868 |
| 2020 | $9,076 | $9,076 | $16,033 |
| 2021 | $9,806 | $9,806 | $16,476 |
| 2022 | $10,130 | $10,130 | $16,075 |
| 2023 | $10,164 | $10,164 | $17,050 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55.98% Acceptance Rate
2,860 Total Applicants
2,021 Students Admitted
480 First-Time Students Enrolled
23.75% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1090
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bemidji State University reported total enrollment of about 3,139 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (77.3%), Two or More Races (5.6%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (5.3%). About 28.32% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
73.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bemidji State University in 2024 is 3,139 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,735 students. Graduate enrollment is about 321 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 77.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.92% 100% Completion Time
47.87% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.92% of students graduating from Bemidji State University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 8% male / 92% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 50% male / 50% female
- Psychology, General: 17% male / 83% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bemidji State University.
Return on Investment
$19,750 Median Student Debt
$53,755 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.74% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
780.59% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bemidji State University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 57 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 131 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 129 completions
3. Psychology, General: 87 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 78 completions
5. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 78 completions
6. Accounting: 60 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 49 completions
8. Special Education and Teaching, General: 40 completions
9. Social Work: 39 completions
Most popular programs at Bemidji State University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bemidji State University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bemidji State University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 65.3%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,427
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,867
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bemidji State University is a public institution located in Bemidji, MN, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 3,139 students. Student body composition includes White (77.3%), Two or More Races (5.6%), American Indian or Alaska Native (5.3%). The admission rate is 55.98%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1090. The 150%-time completion rate is 47.87%. Approximately 28.32% of students receive Pell Grants. About 27.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Bemidji, MN 56601
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 57 distinct degree programs, Bemidji State University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bemidji State University located?
Bemidji State University is located in Bemidji, MN.
What is Bemidji State University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Bemidji State University is 56.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,860 applicants and 2,021 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Bemidji State University cost?
Reported tuition is $10,237 and average net price is $15,261 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,462 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bemidji State University?
Bemidji State University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,735 students, White (77.3%), Two or More Races (5.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bemidji State University?
About 27.3% of students at Bemidji State University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Bemidji State University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Bemidji State University reports midpoint SAT about 1090 and midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Bemidji State University earn?
Median earnings are $47,469 six years after entry and $53,755 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bemidji State University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bemidji State University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,750.
Is Bemidji State University public or private?
Bemidji State University is a public institution located in Bemidji, MN.
Is Bemidji State University an HBCU?
No. Bemidji State University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bemidji State University a tribal college?
No. Bemidji State University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Minnesota college costs
- Minnesota colleges by ROI
- Bemidji, Minnesota city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Minnesota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.