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Bemidji State University Teaching Programs

Bemidji State University is a public institution located in Bemidji, MN. A Remote Town offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Bemidji State University Rankings

Bemidji State University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#22 of 76	State — Minnesota
Overall Quality	#62 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#547 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Bemidji State University?

Contact details for Bemidji State University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1500 Birchmont Dr NE, Bemidji, MN 56601
Phone:	8004752001
Website:	www.bemidjistate.edu/
Admissions:	www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.bemidjistate.edu/mybsu/finances/aid/

How Do I Get Into Bemidji State University?

You can apply to Bemidji State University online at: https://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/apply/

Bemidji State University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bemidji State University

Here’s what Bemidji State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bemidji State University?

Bemidji State University admits 56%, making it fairly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 24% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 43% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Bemidji State University ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Bemidji State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,617	799	49%
Women	2,179	1,329	61%

Can I Afford Bemidji State University?

The average net price after aid at Bemidji State University is $17,050. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,994
In-State Fees	$1,243
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,994
Out-of-State Fees	$1,243
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,237
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$10,237

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 13% of students at Bemidji State University receive some form of financial aid (461 students).

Nearly 63% of students at Bemidji State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,953 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,608.

Student Loan Debt

42% of Bemidji State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,640 per year.

Bemidji State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 504 students enrolled at Bemidji State University. Bemidji State University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,120 undergraduate students at Bemidji State University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bemidji State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	56
Black or African American	109
Hispanic	131
White	2,414
American Indian/Alaska Native	149
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	177
Non-Resident	49

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bemidji State University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	422
Wisconsin	18
North Dakota	11
California	8
Iowa	7

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Bemidji State University Graduate Student Diversity

316 of Bemidji State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Bemidji State University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bemidji State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	6
Hispanic	8
White	275
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	8
Non-Resident	8

Online Learning at Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

1,376 undergraduate students at Bemidji State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,264 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 65 students took at least one online class and 183 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Bemidji State University

Below are the teaching programs are offered at Bemidji State University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	78	—	—	78
Special Education and Teaching	—	40	—	40
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	27	1	—	37
Education, General	—	10	—	10

Academic Programs at Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Bemidji State University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.