Bemidji State University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,690

8.95% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$15,594

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.73%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75%

2,571 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,279

61.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

45.9%

334 Graduates

About

Bemidji State University is a higher education institution located in Beltrami County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bemidji State University were Registered Nursing (156 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (132 degrees), and General Psychology (99 degrees).

In 2021, 1,243 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bemidji State University. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,059 degrees), 25.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bemidji State University is $8,690, which is $−14,494 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bemidji State University is $8,690, which is $−14,494 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,594.

In 2021, 63% of undergraduate students attending Bemidji State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,690

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bemidji State University was $8,690. The cost of tuition at Bemidji State University is $−14,494 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$15,594

2021 Value

4.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bemidji State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,594. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bemidji State University grew by 4.49%.

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

$8,920

Room and Board

$890

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bemidji State University was of $8,920 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3% between 2020 and 2021.

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

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

63% of undergraduate students at Bemidji State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 17.1% with respect to 2020, when 76% 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.

1.73%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bemidji State University was 1.73%, which represents 25 out of the 1446 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 2,571 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 15.5% annual growth. Out of those 2,571 applicants, 1,927 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75% acceptance rate.

There were 4,279 students enrolled at Bemidji State University in 2021.

Bemidji State University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,927

Accepted Out of 2,571

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bemidji State University was 75% (1,927 admissions from 2,571 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 69.4%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 15.5%, while admissions declined by −8.8%..

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.

Enrollment

Bemidji State University had a total enrollment of 4,279 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bemidji State University is 2,632 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,647. This means that 61.5% of students enrolled at Bemidji State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bemidji State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.6% White, 4.81% Two or More Races, 3.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.55% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, and 0.0467% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bemidji State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44%), followed by White Male (36.7%) and Two or More Races Female (3.37%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.9%), followed by White Male (28%) and Two or More Races Male (3.66%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bemidji State University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,279 students. The full-time enrollment at Bemidji State University is 2,632 and the part-time enrollment is 1,647. This means that 61.5% of students enrolled at Bemidji State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

67%

2021 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bemidji State University had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

White
3,362 enrolled students
Two or More Races
206 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
143 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bemidji State University is 78.6% White, 4.81% Two or More Races, 3.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.55% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, and 0.0467% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 197 students (4.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 287 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 (1,059 degrees awarded). There were 25.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (42 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bemidji State University is Registered Nursing (156 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (132 degrees) and General Psychology (99 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (48 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), and EDUCATION. (167 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 (1,727,474 people), Secondary school teachers (438,486 people), Education administrators (298,971 people), Other managers (232,288 people), and Special education teachers (191,588 people).

The most specialized majors at Bemidji State University in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (48 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), EDUCATION. (167 degrees), Psychology (99 degrees), and Protective Services (69 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

The most specialized majors at Bemidji State University are Natural Resources & Conservation (48 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (48 degrees), EDUCATION. (167 degrees), Psychology (99 degrees), and Protective Services (69 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,029,031 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (420,183 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (404,003 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (336,404 people), and Outpatient care centers (214,879 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
156 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
132 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
99 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bemidji State University was Registered Nursing with 156 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

478

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

765

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 478 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University, which is 0.625 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (765).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 73 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Bemidji State University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.4 times more than the 15 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

47%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 29% of students graduating from Bemidji State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 47% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% 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.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (52.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bemidji State University is Female and White (52.3% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 2.1% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,059 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
42 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bemidji State University is white (1,059 degrees awarded). There were 25.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (42 degrees).

0.644% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
651 degrees awarded
White Male
408 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bemidji State University is white female (651 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (408 degrees).

Operations

Bemidji State University has an endowment valued at nearly $35.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 366k (1.04%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Bemidji State University had a total salary expenditure of 78.3M. Bemidji State University employs 68 Assistant professors, 61 Associate professors and 48 Professors. Most academics at Bemidji State University are Female Assistant professor (38), Male Associate professor (32), and Male Professor (31).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bemidji State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 52 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees.

Endowment

$35.2M

2021 Endowment

28%

growth from 2020

Bemidji State University has an endowment valued at about $35.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bemidji State University grew 28% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.2M 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

$36.4M

2021 Salaries

1.59%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bemidji State University paid a median of $36.4M in salaries, which represents 46.5% of their overall expenditure ($78.3M) and a 1.59% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.2M

Instructional Salaries

177

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bemidji State University paid a total of $14.2M to 177 employees working as instructors, which represents 39% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

68 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bemidji State University were Assistant professor with 68 employees, Associate professor with 61 employees, and Professor with 48 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bemidji State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 52 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bemidji State University was Female Assistant professor with 38 employees, Male Associate professor with 32 employees, and Male Professor with 31 employees.

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