Bemidji State University

https://www.bemidjistate.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,994

2024 Average Net Price

$14,859

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

56%

3,812 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

4,072

60.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

46.4%

338 Graduates

About

Bemidji State University is a higher education institution located in Beltrami County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bemidji State University were Registered Nursing (131 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees), and General Psychology (87 degrees).

In 2024, 1,108 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bemidji State University. 63% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (932 degrees), 21.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (43 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bemidji State University is $8,994, which is $−15,006 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bemidji State University is $8,994, which is $15,006 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,859.

In 2024, 63% of undergraduate students attending Bemidji State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,994

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bemidji State University was $8,994. The cost of tuition at Bemidji State University is $−15,006 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$14,859

2024 Value

9.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bemidji State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,859. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bemidji State University grew by 9.11%.

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

$10,041

Room and Board

$890

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bemidji State University was of $10,041 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.9% between 2023 and 2024.

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

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Bemidji State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 8.62% with respect to 2023, when 58% 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.

Admissions

Bemidji State University received 3,812 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 33.3% annual growth. Out of those 3,812 applicants, 2,134 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 56% acceptance rate.

There were 4,072 students enrolled at Bemidji State University in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bemidji State University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

56%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,134

Accepted Out of 3,812

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bemidji State University was 56% (2,134 admissions from 3,812 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 70.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 33.3%, while admissions grew by 5.59%.

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

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Bemidji State University in 2024 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 4,072 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bemidji State University is 2,455 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,617. This means that 60.3% of students enrolled at Bemidji State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bemidji State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.2% White, 5.48% Two or More Races, 4.57% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.08% Hispanic or Latino, 3.41% Black or African American, 1.69% Asian, and 0.0737% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bemidji State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.9%), followed by White Male (32.3%) and Two or More Races Female (3.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (41.3%), followed by White Male (39.9%) and Two or More Races Female (4.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bemidji State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,072 students. The full-time enrollment at Bemidji State University is 2,455 and the part-time enrollment is 1,617. This means that 60.3% of students enrolled at Bemidji State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

73%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bemidji State University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bemidji State University had a retention rate approximately the same as 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 (2024)

White
3,183 enrolled students
Two or More Races
223 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
186 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bemidji State University is 78.2% White, 5.48% Two or More Races, 4.57% American Indian or Alaska Native, 4.08% Hispanic or Latino, 3.41% Black or African American, 1.69% Asian, and 0.0737% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 33 students (0.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 288 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 (932 degrees awarded). There were 21.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (43 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bemidji State University is Registered Nursing (131 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees) and General Psychology (87 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Natural Resources & Conservation (41 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (49 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 (1,497,582 people), Secondary school teachers (481,777 people), Education administrators (261,762 people), Special education teachers (200,898 people), and Other managers (183,363 people).

The most specialized majors at Bemidji State University in 2024 are Natural Resources & Conservation (41 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), Engineering Technologies (49 degrees), Education (165 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at Bemidji State University are Natural Resources & Conservation (41 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (40 degrees), Engineering Technologies (49 degrees), Education (165 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (39 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (2,774,342 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (282,397 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (229,642 people), Individual & family services (147,304 people), and Outpatient care centers (139,683 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 (2024)

Substance Abuse Counseling
21 degrees awarded
Project Management
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Bemidji State University was Substance Abuse Counseling with 21 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Bemidji State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

410

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

698

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 410 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University, which is 0.587 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (698).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.02 times more than the 64 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.9 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

37%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 37% of students graduating from Bemidji State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
932 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
43 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bemidji State University is white (932 degrees awarded). There were 21.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (43 degrees).

0.632% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
699 degrees awarded
White Female
651 degrees awarded
White Female
639 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bemidji State University is white female (699 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (651 degrees).

Operations

Bemidji State University has an endowment valued at nearly $39.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.17M (2.94%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Bemidji State University had a total salary expenditure of 82.4M. Bemidji State University employs 59 Associate professors, 54 Professors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bemidji State University are Male Professor (33), Male Associate professor (30), and Female Associate professor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bemidji State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 53 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

Endowment

$39.8M

2024 Endowment

19.9%

growth from 2023

Bemidji State University has an endowment valued at about $39.8M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bemidji State University grew 19.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $6.06M 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

$38.5M

2024 Salaries

3.09%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Bemidji State University paid a median of $38.5M in salaries, which represents 46.7% of their overall expenditure ($82.4M) and a 3.09% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.62% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.51% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$13.4M

Instructional Salaries

143

Number of Employees

In 2024, Bemidji State University paid a total of $13.4M to 143 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bemidji State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 53 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 35 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 32 employees.

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