Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$10.2k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Bemidji State University
Bemidji, MN
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,164
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,164
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,041
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,041
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$20,205
Net price (after aid)$17,050
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$10,918
$30k – $48k$11,000
$48k – $75k$13,262
$75k – $110k$18,000
$110k+$21,518
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$53,755
Median debt at graduation$19,750
Est. monthly loan payment$209
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants26%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans45%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
53%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$10.2k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Manageable graduate debt
$19.8k below avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$10.2k
Net price
$17.1k
Pell
26%
Median debt
$19.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$53.8k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (33)
Natural Sciences
Environmental SciencePhysicsChemistry
Social Sciences
PsychologySociology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceCybersecurityArtificial Intelligence
Education
Elementary Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
71%
SAT range
990 - 1190
ACT range
18 - 23
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About Bemidji State University
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- Where is Bemidji State University located?
- Bemidji State University is located in Bemidji, MN, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University is a public university based in MN. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Bemidji State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Bemidji State University is approximately 71%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $10,164 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Bemidji State University?
- Bemidji State University reports total enrollment of approximately 3,436 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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