Bemidji State University
tuition & fees
$10,237
graduate tuition & fees
$10,099
acceptance rate
56%
Student Population
4,072
online students
1,447
Number of Programs
108
Financial Aid Amount
$7,953
Graduation Rate
48%
Bemidji State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Bemidji, Minnesota. Bemidji State ranked 27th in Minnesota Colleges and 69th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 4,072 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Bemidji State's acceptance rate is 55.98% last year (undergraduate school).
Bemidji State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bemidji State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1500 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601 |
| Phone | 800-475-2001 |
| WEB | https://www.bemidjistate.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.bemidjistate.edu/mybsu/finances/aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.bemidjistate.edu/mybsu/finances/net-price-calculator/ |
| Athletic | https://www.bemidjistate.edu/offices/student-life-success/handbook/student-consumer-information/student-outcomes/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.bemidjistate.edu/services/accessibility/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Bemidji State University is 55.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.18%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 55.98 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 24.18 % |
Tuition & Fees
Bemidji State's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,237 for Minnesota residents and $10,237 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.22% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($10,114).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,099 for Minnesota residents and $10,099 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.51% compared to the last year's rate.
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,237 | $10,237 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,099 | $10,099 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,072 students have enrolled at Bemidji State (2024-2025). Among them, 1,447 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Bemidji State has 3,751 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 321 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,072 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,751 |
| Graduate Students | 321 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,447 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Bemidji State offers 108 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 37 out of the 108 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Bemidji State
| Number of programs | 108 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 37 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |