Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University is a public, state school in a small town setting in Bemidji, Minnesota. Bemidji State University was founded in 1919 and now enrolls around 4,577 students a year, including 4,165 undergrads. Bemidji State University provides housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Bemidji State University! Love music or performing?

Interested in journalism or communications? Bemidji State University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Planning to play sports? Bemidji State University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Bemidji State University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Bemidji State University on the Student Life page.

Is Bemidji State University a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a better idea of what Bemidji State University offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Bemidji State University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Bemidji State University. Around 65% of applicants get into Bemidji State University each year. Last year, 3,027 students applied to Bemidji State University and 1,968 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Bemidji State University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 71% of students who start at Bemidji State University return for their second year of college. Around 45% of students who started at Bemidji State University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Bemidji State University Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Bemidji State University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Bemidji State University meets 60% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Bemidji State University full-time are awarded $8,752 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Bemidji State University. Based on this information, how does Bemidji State University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Bemidji State University a good school for you?

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Where is Bemidji State University?

Bemidji State University is located in the small town setting of Bemidji, Minnesota.

If you want to see Bemidji State University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take US-71, US-2 to Bemidji, or book a flight to the nearest airport, BJI.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bemidji State University and Bemidji are like without leaving home.

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