Bemidji, MN
Roughly 71 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 65% to 71% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3,413 | 2,215 | 631 | 65% |
| 2020 | 3,043 | 2,113 | 509 | 69% |
| 2021 | 2,571 | 1,927 | 538 | 75% |
| 2022 | 2,723 | 2,111 | 468 | 78% |
| 2023 | 2,860 | 2,021 | 480 | 71% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,275 of 1,406 women and 742 of 803 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bemidji State University has an acceptance rate of 71% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,021 of 2,860 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 71 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,860 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 480 enrolled.
No. Bemidji State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 65% to 71% — it has become less selective.