Bemidji State University

www.bemidjistate.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,994

2023 Average Net Price

$16,349

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

70.7%

2,860 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,926

60.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51.9%

382 Graduates

About

Bemidji State University is a higher education institution located in Beltrami County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bemidji State University were General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees awarded), General Psychology (93 degrees), and Registered Nursing (86 degrees).

In 2023, 1,041 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bemidji State University. 59.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (858 degrees), 19.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bemidji State University is $8,994, which is $−15,581 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bemidji State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,385 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bemidji State University is $8,994, which is $15,581 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,349.

In 2023, 58% of undergraduate students attending Bemidji State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,994

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bemidji State University was $8,994. The cost of tuition at Bemidji State University is $−15,581 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bemidji State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,349

2023 Value

5.06%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bemidji State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,349. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bemidji State University grew by 5.06%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bemidji State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,572

Room and Board

$890

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bemidji State University was of $9,572 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $890. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bemidji State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

58% of undergraduate students at Bemidji State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 15.9% with respect to 2022, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bemidji State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bemidji State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1385 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bemidji State University received 2,860 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 5.03% annual growth. Out of those 2,860 applicants, 2,021 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 70.7% acceptance rate.

There were 3,926 students enrolled at Bemidji State University in 2023.

Bemidji State University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

70.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,021

Accepted Out of 2,860

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bemidji State University was 70.7% (2,021 admissions from 2,860 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 77.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 5.03%, while admissions declined by 4.26%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bemidji State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Bemidji State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bemidji State University had a total enrollment of 3,926 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bemidji State University is 2,371 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,555. This means that 60.4% of students enrolled at Bemidji State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bemidji State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.6% White, 5.78% Two or More Races, 4.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% Black or African American, 1.66% Asian, and 0.0509% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bemidji State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.1%), followed by White Male (34.8%) and Two or More Races Female (3.54%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.1%), followed by White Male (41.7%) and Black or African American Female (2.08%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

60.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bemidji State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,926 students. The full-time enrollment at Bemidji State University is 2,371 and the part-time enrollment is 1,555. This means that 60.4% of students enrolled at Bemidji State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bemidji State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bemidji State University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Bemidji State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bemidji State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,048 enrolled students
Two or More Races
227 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
175 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bemidji State University is 77.6% White, 5.78% Two or More Races, 4.46% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.9% Hispanic or Latino, 2.9% Black or African American, 1.66% Asian, and 0.0509% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 71 students (1.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 203 more women than men received degrees from Bemidji State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bemidji State University is white (858 degrees awarded). There were 19.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bemidji State University is General Business Administration & Management (104 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (93 degrees) and Registered Nursing (86 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bemidji State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (44 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (43 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bemidji State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,576,080 people), Secondary school teachers (512,608 people), Education administrators (298,955 people), Other managers (239,251 people), and Special education teachers (223,940 people).

The most specialized majors at Bemidji State University in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (44 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), Education (157 degrees), and Psychology (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bemidji State University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Bemidji State University are Natural Resources & Conservation (44 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees), Engineering Technologies (43 degrees), Education (157 degrees), and Psychology (93 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bemidji State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,113,553 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (711,615 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (616,206 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (436,604 people), and Outpatient care centers (279,710 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bemidji State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
104 degrees awarded
General Psychology
93 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
86 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bemidji State University was General Business Administration & Management with 104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bemidji State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

419

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

622

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 419 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University, which is 0.674 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (622).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bemidji State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.29 times more than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 78 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University in General Psychology, which is 5.2 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Bemidji State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bemidji State University is Female and Black or African American (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.83% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
858 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
44 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bemidji State University is white (858 degrees awarded). There were 19.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (44 degrees).

1.15% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
518 degrees awarded
White Male
340 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bemidji State University is white female (518 degrees awarded). There were 1.52 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (340 degrees).

Operations

Bemidji State University has an endowment valued at nearly $33.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 848k (2.55%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Bemidji State University had a total salary expenditure of 81M. Bemidji State University employs 56 Associate professors, 49 Assistant professors and 48 Professors. Most academics at Bemidji State University are Female Associate professor (31), Male Professor (29), and Male Assistant professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bemidji State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 55 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Endowment

$33.2M

2023 Endowment

10.6%

growth from 2022

Bemidji State University has an endowment valued at about $33.2M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bemidji State University grew 10.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bemidji State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$39.7M

2023 Salaries

2.62%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Bemidji State University paid a median of $39.7M in salaries, which represents 49.1% of their overall expenditure ($81M) and a 2.62% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.51% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.59% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$13.4M

Instructional Salaries

153

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bemidji State University paid a total of $13.4M to 153 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

56 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bemidji State University were Associate professor with 56 employees, Assistant professor with 49 employees, and Professor with 48 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bemidji State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 55 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 36 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bemidji State University was Female Associate professor with 31 employees, Male Professor with 29 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bemidji State University.

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