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Bemidji, Minnesota · Public ·Town

Bemidji State University

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 37% value
56% Acceptance $15,261 Avg net price 47.9% Graduate $53,755 Median earnings 3,139 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Town
Enrollment
3,139 students
Women / Men
61% / 39%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
56%
ACT (mid 50%)
18–24

Cost

Avg net price
$15,261
Sticker price
$22,744
Tuition (in-state)
$10,237
Tuition (out-of-state)
$10,237

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47.9%
Retention rate
72.7%
Median earnings (10y)
$53,755
Median debt
$19,750 (~$214/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
28.3%
Take federal loans
42.2%

All majors at Bemidji State University

56 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Accounting and Related Services
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Special Education and Teaching
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
Social Work
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Design and Applied Arts
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Sociology
Communication and Media Studies
Mathematics
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Education, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Chemistry
Music
Political Science and Government
Public Health
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
English Language and Literature, General
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
History
Computer Science
Social Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Engineering-Related Fields
American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Economics
Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy
Journalism
Curriculum and Instruction
International/Globalization Studies
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
Physics
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Security Science and Technology
Anthropology
Geography and Cartography
Crafts/Craft Design, Folk Art and Artisanry
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Fine and Studio Arts
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions

Cost & ROI

Is Bemidji State University worth it?

Pay $15,261/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $53,755 ten years out — about 3.5× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$15,261/yr
Median earnings
$53,755/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$19,750~$214/mo
4-year est. cost
$61,044net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Bemidji State University's acceptance rate?

Bemidji State University admits 56% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.

How much does Bemidji State University cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,261. The sticker price before any aid is $22,744, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $61,044.

How much debt do Bemidji State University graduates have?

Graduates leave Bemidji State University with a median federal student loan balance of $19,750, which works out to about $214 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 42.2% of students take federal loans.

Is Bemidji State University worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Bemidji State University graduates earn a median of $53,755 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.5× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Bemidji State University a value grade of B.

What is the graduation rate at Bemidji State University?

47.9% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Bemidji State University within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 72.7%.

What are the most popular majors at Bemidji State University?

56 programs are listed in federal data; 41 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Bemidji State University is Business Administration, Management and Operations (18.1%), followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (11.1%).

What percent of Bemidji State University students receive financial aid?

28.3% of Bemidji State University students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 42.2% take federal student loans.

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