2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$15,594

Net Price

75%

Admitted

28%

Enrolled

48%

Graduation Rate

16/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Bemidji State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 4,279. In 2021, there were 128 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #23 in Minnesota and ranks #880 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

128

Total Enrollment

4,279

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Bemidji State University

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#23

Minnesota Rank

Combining ranking factors for 32 schools that offer psychology degrees in Minnesota, Bemidji State University ranks #23.

#880

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Bemidji State University ranks #880.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Bemidji State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology97
Social Work31
Total Graduates128
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 2,571 students applied to the Bemidji State University. The university admitted 75% and 28% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Minnesota universities is 4,703. On average, all Minnesota institutions admit 73% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Bemidji State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 67%. Compared to all Minnesota four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.

The overall graduation rate for Bemidji State University is 48%, compared to 63% for all Minnesota universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 71%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare BSU to Minnesota Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Bemidji State University to the average of all Minnesota four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

BSU

2,571

Applicants

75%

Percent Admitted

28%

Percent Enrolled

67%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

48%

Graduation Rate

MN Colleges

4,703

Applicants

73%

Percent Admitted

26%

Percent Enrolled

70%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

63%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 177 or 72% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 70 or 28% part-time faculty members employed at Bemidji State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 177 or 72%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

BSU

16 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

72%

Percent Full-Time

28%

Percent Part-Time

72%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MN Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

54%

Percent Full-Time

46%

Percent Part-Time

53%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Bemidji State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $8,690, and the average cost for books and supplies is $890.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $8,608 and the average cost for graduate fees is $978.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Bemidji State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Bemidji State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$9,160
On-Campus Living Expenses$3,000
Total Living Expenses$12,160
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$8,690
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$890
Total Undergraduate Expenses$21,740
In-State, Graduate Tuition$8,608
In-State, Graduate Fees$978
Total Graduate Expenses$9,586
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Bemidji State University is $15,594. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Bemidji State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$10,178$11,471
$30,001 – $48,000$10,377$11,631
$48,001 – $75,000$14,520$14,303
$75,001 – $110,000$18,078$18,201
$110,001 and more$19,860$19,873
US Department of Education

Compare Bemidji State University to all Minnesota universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

BSU

$21,740

Cost to Attend

$5,978

Average Financial Aid

90%

Percent Receiving Aid

$15,594

Net Price

MN Colleges

$37,591

Cost to Attend

$15,455

Average Financial Aid

93%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,480

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 445 or 90%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 2,622 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $5,978.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid2,622$5,978
Pell Grants1,128$4,059
Federal Student Loans1,859$6,641
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Bemidji State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

BSU

2,622

Grant or Scholarship Aid

47%

Grants or Scholarships

1,128

Number of Pell Grants

20%

Pell Grants

1,859

Federal Student Loans

33%

Federal Student Loans

MN Colleges

3,049

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

1,165

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,853

Federal Student Loans

31%

Federal Student Loans

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