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Bemidji State University
About 56 in 100 applicants get into Bemidji State University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Bemidji State University anchors the college town of Bemidji, MN, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General, where graduates median $90,868 four years out. Faculty pay averages $125,124 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 3,139 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 18 and 23 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Bemidji State University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Bemidji State University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Bemidji State University's submitters' middle half scored 18–23 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 23 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Bemidji State University received 2,860 applications and admitted 2,021 (70.7%), with 480 enrolling.
How Bemidji State University compares
| Bemidji State University | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 56% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,237 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,755 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Bemidji State University's median earnings are $53,755 — below the Minnesota benchmark of $58,351. Weigh that against the $10,237 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Bemidji State University prices by residency: $10,237 in-state versus $10,237 out-of-state — a $0 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Bemidji State University enrolls 3,139 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Bemidji State University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
47.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 52% don't — ask a Bemidji State University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Bemidji State University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | $90,868 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $84,436 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | $76,882 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $72,153 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $64,086 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,519 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $57,357 |
| Social Work | $56,345 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $54,642 |
| Biology, General | $50,548 |
| Psychology, General | $49,116 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | $49,040 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $49,001 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $48,877 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $47,137 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $45,822 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,719 |
Median earnings for these 17 Bemidji State University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,755 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional Bemidji State University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Bemidji State University?
The middle 50% of Bemidji State University's submitters earned ACT composites of 18–23; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Bemidji State University's acceptance rate?
70.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,021 admitted from 2,860 applicants.
How much does Bemidji State University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,237; out-of-state students pay $10,237. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Bemidji State University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,755 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Bethany Lutheran College — 39% admitted
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science — 39% admitted
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design — 48.5% admitted
- Minnesota State University Moorhead — 58.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.