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1500 Birchmont Drive NE
Bemidji, MN 56601-2699
United States

Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
This rural institution offers several programs in high in demand fields.
The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
22,856
Living Off-Campus
22,856
Living with Family
15,896
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $15,594 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $11,471
$30,001-$48,000: $11,631
$48,001-$75,000: $14,303
$75,001-$110,000: $18,201
Over $110,000: $19,873

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
20:1
Size of Student Body
4,278
Average Class Size
22
Graduate Students Enrolled
402
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Breakdown by Race
American Indian or Alaska Native: 4%
Black or African American: 3%
Hispanic: 3%
Asian: 2%
White: 81%
Two or more races: 5%
International Students: 2%
Unknown: 1%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 25%
20 to 24: 46%
25 to 34: 17%
35 to 44: 8%
45 and Older: 4%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 43%
Women: 57%
New entering students who are transfers
43%

Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
46%
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Completers within 6 years by race
White: 47%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men: 41%
Women: 51%
Retention Rate
72%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 67%
Part-time: 50%
Small town/rural
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$4,859

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $3,039
Institutional grant aid: $2,827
Federal grant aid: $2,175
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $10,741
$30,001-$48,000: $10,542
$48,001-$75,000: $6,399
$75,001-$110,000: $2,841
Over $110,000: $1,059
School Scholarships
Yes
Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002336
Financial Aid Contact

This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Associate's Degree: $16,461
  • Bachelor's Degree: $22,725
  • Master's Degree: $29,706
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 67%
  • Undergraduate Certificate: 100%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 71%
  • Graduate Certificate: 60%
  • Master's Degree: 63%

  • System applications (online)
  • System applications (paper)
  • School applications (online)
  • School applications (paper)
  • ACT or SAT
  • Currently Test-Optional
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines

Applications Deadline

February 1st (priority)

Rolling Admissions Deadline

Completed Application 2 weeks prior to start of each semester

Financial Aid Application Deadline

Deadlines vary depending on the scholarship, but most deadlines fall between Feb 1 and May 1 annually. Learn more at https://www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/undergraduate/scholarships

Admissions Contact
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
Associate Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 28% $55,658
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 28% $55,658
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Accounting and Related Services 75% $52,697
Biological and biomedical sciences 33% $41,748
Biology, General 33% $39,972
Business Administration, Management and Operations 65% $52,200
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 68% $52,499
Criminal Justice and Corrections 78% $50,536
Education 10% $39,111
Engineering Technology, General 88% $74,305
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 44% $77,206
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services 78% $50,536
Human Services, General 59% $53,089
Psychology 53% $48,890
Psychology, General 53% $48,890
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 44% $77,970
Social Work 59% $53,089
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Education 41% $67,886
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.