Bemidji State University

www.bemidjistate.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,994

3.5% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$15,561

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

77.5%

2,723 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

4,023

59.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

49%

387 Graduates

About

Bemidji State University is a higher education institution located in Beltrami County, MN. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bemidji State University were Registered Nursing (127 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (119 degrees), and General Psychology (98 degrees).

In 2022, 1,147 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bemidji State University. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (967 degrees), 24.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (39 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bemidji State University is $8,994, which is $−15,002 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bemidji State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1385 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Bemidji State University is $8,994, which is $15,002 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,561.

In 2022, 69% of undergraduate students attending Bemidji State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,994

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Bemidji State University was $8,994. The cost of tuition at Bemidji State University is $−15,002 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bemidji State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,561

2022 Value

0.212%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Bemidji State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,561. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Bemidji State University grew by 0.212%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bemidji State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,160

Room and Board

$890

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bemidji State University was of $9,160 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.69% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $890. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bemidji State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Bemidji State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 9.52% with respect to 2021, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bemidji State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bemidji State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1385 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bemidji State University received 2,723 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 5.91% annual growth. Out of those 2,723 applicants, 2,111 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.5% acceptance rate.

There were 4,023 students enrolled at Bemidji State University in 2022.

Bemidji State University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

2,111

Accepted Out of 2,723

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bemidji State University was 77.5% (2,111 admissions from 2,723 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 75%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 5.91%, while admissions grew by 9.55%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bemidji State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Bemidji State University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bemidji State University had a total enrollment of 4,023 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Bemidji State University is 2,408 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,615. This means that 59.9% of students enrolled at Bemidji State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bemidji State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.9% White, 5.02% Two or More Races, 3.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.06% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% Black or African American, 1.69% Asian, and 0.0497% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bemidji State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.6%), followed by White Male (36.8%) and Two or More Races Female (3.14%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.7%), followed by White Male (39.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bemidji State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,023 students. The full-time enrollment at Bemidji State University is 2,408 and the part-time enrollment is 1,615. This means that 59.9% of students enrolled at Bemidji State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bemidji State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2022 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bemidji State University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bemidji State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bemidji State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
3,095 enrolled students
Two or More Races
202 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
127 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bemidji State University is 76.9% White, 5.02% Two or More Races, 3.16% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.06% Hispanic or Latino, 2.44% Black or African American, 1.69% Asian, and 0.0497% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 242 students (6.02%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 241 more women than men received degrees from Bemidji State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bemidji State University is white (967 degrees awarded). There were 24.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (39 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bemidji State University is Registered Nursing (127 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (119 degrees) and General Psychology (98 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bemidji State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (175 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), and Biology (89 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bemidji State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,685,410 people), Secondary school teachers (504,946 people), Physicians (436,308 people), Other managers (317,509 people), and Education administrators (315,285 people).

The most specialized majors at Bemidji State University in 2022 are Education (175 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), Biology (89 degrees), Psychology (98 degrees), and Protective Services (60 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bemidji State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Bemidji State University are Education (175 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), Biology (89 degrees), Psychology (98 degrees), and Protective Services (60 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bemidji State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,113,553 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (711,615 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (616,206 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (436,604 people), and Outpatient care centers (279,710 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bemidji State University.

Most Common (2022)

Registered Nursing
127 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
119 degrees awarded
General Psychology
98 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bemidji State University was Registered Nursing with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bemidji State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

453

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

694

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 453 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University, which is 0.653 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (694).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bemidji State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.39 times more than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.94 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 30% of students graduating from Bemidji State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (54.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Bemidji State University is Female and White (54.9% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.33% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
967 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
39 degrees awarded
Black or African American
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bemidji State University is white (967 degrees awarded). There were 24.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (39 degrees).

0.959% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
598 degrees awarded
White Male
369 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bemidji State University is white female (598 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (369 degrees).

Operations

Bemidji State University has an endowment valued at nearly $30M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 98k (0.326%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Bemidji State University had a total salary expenditure of 80.5M. Bemidji State University employs 67 Assistant professors, 59 Associate professors and 39 Professors. Most academics at Bemidji State University are Male Assistant professor (35), Female Assistant professor (32), and Female Associate professor (30).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bemidji State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 59 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees.

Endowment

$30M

2022 Endowment

14.6%

decline from 2021

Bemidji State University has an endowment valued at about $30M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Bemidji State University declined 14.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bemidji State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$38.7M

2022 Salaries

6.51%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Bemidji State University paid a median of $38.7M in salaries, which represents 48.1% of their overall expenditure ($80.5M) and a 6.51% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.59% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.94% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.5M

Instructional Salaries

165

Number of Employees

In 2022, Bemidji State University paid a total of $13.5M to 165 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

67 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

59 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bemidji State University were Assistant professor with 67 employees, Associate professor with 59 employees, and Professor with 39 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bemidji State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 59 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bemidji State University was Male Assistant professor with 35 employees, Female Assistant professor with 32 employees, and Female Associate professor with 30 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bemidji State University.

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