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Bemidji State University, also known as BSU, is a public state university located in Bemidji, Minnesota. It is a unit of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU). BSU was established in 1919 as Bemidji State Normal School and today the university enrolls more than 4,500 students, representing over 40 American states and more than 35 countries. The university is recognized for its programs and conferences in writing. It also hosts the annual Minnesota Northwoods Writers Conference. BSU is organized into the following academic divisions:
BSU’s sports teams are nicknamed the Beavers and they compete in the NCAA Division II. The sports teams are members of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
Bemidji, MN 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 commonly pursue studies in photography and commercial art, education and teaching, and engineering technician.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Bemidji State has 4,571 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).
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. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Bemidji State University
1500 Birchmont Dr
Bemidji, MN 56601
General Phone: (800) 475-2001
http://www.bemidjistate.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 208 | elementary school teaching, science teaching, special ed, social foundations of education, social studies teaching, early childhood education, industrial arts teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 146 | business management, accounting, marketing studies |
| Liberal Arts | 130 | liberal arts and sciences, geography, creative writing, English, political science, sociology, history, international studies, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 58 | psychology, psychology courses, counseling psychology, community health services |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 58 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 47 | biology, chemistry, marine biology, physics, geology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 43 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and physical education |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | industrial tech, drafting |
| Engineering | 35 | engineering management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 35 | commercial art |
| Media | 21 | mass communication, communication and journalism |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 18 | environmental science, wildlife management |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 12 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 12 | social work, public administration |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 10 | computer science, computer and info science, information science |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 3 | construction management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 2 | clinical lab tech |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Bemidji State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 763 | 69 |
| Master's degree | 88 | 35 |
| Associate's degree | 54 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Bemidji State had a total enrollment of 4,571 students (4,292 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 54 % |
Bemidji State offers campus housing for 1,577 of its 4,292 (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 | 2,065 | 1,709 | 83% | 780 | 46% |
| Men | 973 | 797 | 82% | 394 | 49% |
| Women | 1,092 | 912 | 84% | 386 | 42% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,996 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,996 |
| Room and board | $ 6,024 |
| Room charge | $ 3,824 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,226 |
Financial Aid:
Bemidji State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233600)
Bemidji State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 63 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 21 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 48 | $80,024 | 22 | $78,234 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $66,304 | 19 | $62,122 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $55,848 | 19 | $55,183 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 97 | $69,889 | 60 | $65,832 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 237 | 138 | 375 |
| Football | 118 | 0 | 118 |
| Track | 37 | 32 | 69 |
| Baseball | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Basketball | 18 | 15 | 33 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 91 | 122 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Marketing, Other
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
Administration of Special Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering/Industrial Management
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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
International/Global Studies
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
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
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
Counseling Psychology
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 8% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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