Bemidji State University

Bemidji, MN · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Bemidji State University reported a 70.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Bemidji State University is a public 4-year institution in Bemidji, MN, with an SAT reference of 1090 and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $15,261 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

70.7%

2,860 applicants

SAT reference

1090

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$15,261

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Bemidji State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1090—
ACT (composite, 1–36)182123

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

50.6%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

72.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

3,139

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Bemidji State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$10,073
$30,001 – $48,000$10,207
$48,001 – $75,000$12,201
$75,001 – $110,000$15,857
$110,000+$19,940

Top Majors at Bemidji State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing192
Health Professions135
Education95
Psychology81
Engineering Technologies49
Biological & Biomedical Sciences40
Parks, Recreation & Fitness39
Natural Resources & Conservation38
Public Administration & Social Services38
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice33

Financial Aid at Bemidji State University

About Bemidji State University

Official website: https://www.bemidjistate.edu/

Admissions: https://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Bemidji State University

What is the acceptance rate at Bemidji State University?

Bemidji State University reported a 71% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,860. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Bemidji State University?

The historical 71% acceptance rate suggests Bemidji State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bemidji State University?

The imported historical records for Bemidji State University include an SAT reference value of 1090 and an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Bemidji State University?

The stored historical average net price at Bemidji State University is $15,261 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 95%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $7,052 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Bemidji State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Bemidji State University is 51%. its stored first-year retention rate is 73%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Bemidji State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Bemidji State University?

Bemidji State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 25, 2026. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Bemidji State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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