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Bemidji State University

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Bemidji, MN

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Bemidji State University, in Bemidji, MN, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 3,139 students. It's moderately selective, admitting about 56% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General (Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields), where graduates report median earnings of $90,868/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate56%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range18–24
Undergrads3,139
Yield (admits who enroll)22%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$22,744
4-year grad rate51%
Median earnings, 10yr out$53,755

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans42%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$50,548/yr
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$45,822/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$72,153/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$64,086/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$48,877/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$47,137/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$44,719/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General$90,868/yr
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$76,882/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,436/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$58,519/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$49,040/yr
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$49,001/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$57,357/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$49,116/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$56,345/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$54,642/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity930
Typical room charge$5,910
Typical board charge$3,622

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankRequired
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bemidji State University's acceptance rate?

Bemidji State University in Bemidji, MN admits approximately 56% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What ACT score do I need for Bemidji State University?

Admitted students at Bemidji State University typically score between 18–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Bemidji State University cost?

Bemidji State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $22,744 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Bemidji State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Bemidji State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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