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Bemidji, Minnesota is home to Bemidji State. Bemidji is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Bemidji State go up to the Master's degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and engineering technician.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Bemidji State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Bemidji State has 4,474 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Bemidji State values student athletics, and belongs to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Bemidji State University
1500 Birchmont Dr
Bemidji, MN 56601
General Phone: (800) 475-2001
Admissions Phone: (218) 755-2040
Financial Aid Phone: (218) 755-2034
http://www.bemidjistate.edu
Bemidji State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 312 | elementary school teaching, special ed, social studies teaching, math teaching, science teaching, industrial arts teaching, education, physical education teaching, ... |
| Engineering Technician | 117 | industrial tech |
| Liberal Arts | 108 | liberal arts and sciences, English, geography, creative writing, sociology, Spanish language, political science, history, ... |
| Business And Management | 108 | business management, accounting |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 46 | psychology courses, psychology, community health services |
| Media | 45 | mass communication, communication and journalism |
| Science | 39 | biology, marine biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 25 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | computer and info science, computer science, information science |
| Family And Social Work | 21 | social work, public administration |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 19 | sports and fitness management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 11 | environmental science, wildlife management |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Bemidji State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 851 | 60 |
| Associate's degree | 61 | 3 |
| Master's degree | 61 | 30 |
In 2005, Bemidji State had a total enrollment of 4,474 students (3,394 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Other Races | 41% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 31% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 88% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 3% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Bemidji State offers campus housing for 1,400 of its 3,394 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bemidji, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,415 | 1,091 | 77% | 595 | 55% |
| Men | 732 | 553 | 76% | 308 | 56% |
| Women | 683 | 538 | 79% | 287 | 53% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (218) 755-2040
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,016 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,016 |
| Room and board | $ 5,166 |
| Room charge | $ 3,368 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,798 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,980 |
Financial Aid:
Bemidji State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (218) 755-2034
Bemidji State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 56 | $72,922 | 29 | $68,011 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $57,412 | 16 | $55,713 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 30 | $48,051 | 23 | $47,244 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $38,335 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 104 | $62,856 | 72 | $56,996 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Track | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 117 | 71 | 188 |
| Football | 58 | 0 | 58 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Track | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Baseball | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 47 | 70 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
German Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bemidji State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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