Bemidji State University
Public university · Bemidji, MN · 3,139 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
56%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
18–24
Average net price
$16,327
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$24,789
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
51%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Bemidji State University?
Bemidji State University accepts about 56 of every 100 applicants (56%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–24.
The latest federal data says Bemidji State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bemidji State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Bemidji State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $24,789 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,327 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $10,868 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$10,868
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$10,868
- Room & board$11,642
- Total cost of attendance$24,789
- Average net price after grants$16,327
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Education, Engineering Technology.
Bemidji State University FAQ
- What is Bemidji State University's acceptance rate?
- 56% — moderately selective.
- What ACT score do you need for Bemidji State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–24.
- Is Bemidji State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Bemidji State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bemidji State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Bemidji State University cost?
- About $24,789 a year before aid; $16,327 on average after grants.
- What is Bemidji State University's FAFSA school code?
- 002336. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Bemidji State University receives your information.
- What is Bemidji State University's graduation rate?
- 51% of students finish within six years.
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