Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead, MN
59% admitted · $17,601/yr after aid
Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 56%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,327
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $58,173
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bemidji State University is a public college in Bemidji, MN with 3,139 undergraduates. It admits 56% of applicants, and admitted students average 1090 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,327 per year ($10,378 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,173 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 56%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,860
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,021
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Bemidji State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,789
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,868
- Out-of-state tuition
- $10,868
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$10,378
- $30–48k$10,315
- $48–75k$10,515
- $75–110k$17,656
- $110k+$22,240
Get a personal estimate with Bemidji State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 73%
- Median earnings
- $58,173
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,827
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,139
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 35%
- White77%
- Hispanic4%
- Black4%
- Asian2%
Bemidji State University FAQ
What is Bemidji State University's acceptance rate?+
Bemidji State University admits 56% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Bemidji State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Bemidji State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bemidji State University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,860 students applied to Bemidji State University and 2,021 were admitted; 480 enrolled.
Does Bemidji State University consider legacy status?+
No. Bemidji State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bemidji State University require an essay?+
Bemidji State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bemidji State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,789 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,327.
What is Bemidji State University's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 173124 · How we use this data
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