What Bemidji State costs
Bemidji State University charges $10,237 a year in published tuition and fees, about $5,118 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $22,744 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $16,075 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Bemidji State
For fall 2024, Bemidji State University received 3,812 applications and admitted 2,134 students, and 516 enrolled as first-years.
What Bemidji State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Bemidji State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 131 |
| Business Administration and Management | 103 |
| Psychology | 81 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 78 |
| Accounting | 52 |
| Social Work | 38 |
| Engineering Technologies / Technicians | 34 |
| Criminal Justice / Safety Studies | 33 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges like Bemidji State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska: 4,088 undergraduates
- Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois: 4,188 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin: 4,205 undergraduates
- Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas: 4,210 undergraduates
- Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri: 4,378 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Bemidji State University's acceptance rate? 56.0% for fall 2024: 2,134 of 3,812 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Bemidji State University? $10,237 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Bemidji State University? About 3,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Bemidji State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bemidji State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Bemidji State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
