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Bemidji State University

School profile / Bemidji, MN

Bemidji State University

Public · 4-year·4,072 students enrolled

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Graduation rate

48%

Reported student outcome

Acceptance rate

56%

Reported admissions data

Overview

This school is moderately selective, giving a well-prepared applicant a realistic shot. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $14,859 a year against a $24,789 list price, a 40% gap.

Bemidji State University is a small-town public four-year institution located in Bemidji, MN. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 4,072 students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.

At a glance

Acceptance rate56%
Graduation rate48%
Enrollment4,072
Student:faculty18:1
Avg net price$14,859
Total cost (sticker)$24,789

Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
56%
ACT range
18 - 24
Applications
3,812
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Admission probability
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Academics

Student:faculty

18:1

Avg class size (est.)

~45 students

Student-faculty ratio
18:1
Avg class size (est.)
~45 students
Academic calendar
Semester
Graduation rate
48%
GradFax Outcomes Index
C+

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Costs

Sticker price

$24,789

Avg net price after aid

$14,859

Sticker price$24,789
Avg net price after aid$14,859
Tuition (in-state)
$10,237
Tuition (out-of-state)
$10,237
Room & board
$14,552
Total cost of attendance (sticker)
$24,789
Avg net price after aid
$14,859
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Financial aid

Receiving financial aid

63%

Avg grant aid

$7,953

Receiving financial aid
63%
Pell grant recipients
28%
Avg grant aid
$7,953

Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Student body

Total enrollment
4,072
Institution type
4-year
Control
Public

Enrollment, demographics and institution type are from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.

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Location

City, state
Bemidji, MN
Campus setting
Town: Remote
Distance from home
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Bemidji State University profile on GradFax. Verified data from IPEDS 2024 and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Tuition, acceptance rate, enrollment, graduation rate, campus details, and financial aid data sourced from official government records.