Bemidji, Minnesota · Public ·Town
Bemidji State University
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.
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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