Bemidji State University

City/population: Bemidji/13,059

Tuition and fees (2007-2008): $6,507

FAFSA code: 002336

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 6,474
Full-year equivalent enrollment: 4,229
Percent female: 56.6%
Percent male: 43.4%
Percent students of color: 6.4%

Degrees offered: Associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, undergraduate and master's certificates

Largest programs: Technological studies, psychology, criminal justice, education, business administration

Unique programs: Applied engineering, aquatic biology, environmental studies, clinical laboratory science, Indian studies, design technology, creative and professional writing, sport management, marketing communication, international studies, baccalaureate nursing

Special options:

• Program minors: Applied public policy, fraud examination, Ojibwe, exercise science, geographic information systems, developmental adapted physical education, cultural resource management, management information systems
• Emphases/options: Construction management, wetlands ecology, criminalistics, model making, vocal performance, outdoor education, manufacturing technology, theater production
• Preprofessional programs: 13 including law, medicine, chiropractic, occupational therapy, veterinary medicine, pharmacy

Intercollegiate sports: Men's NCAA Division I ice hockey, NCAA Division II football, indoor and outdoor track and field, basketball, baseball, golf; women's NCAA Division I ice hockey, NCAA Division II volleyball, indoor and outdoor track and field, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball

Student activities: Nationally recognized Outdoor Program Center; more than 85 clubs and organizations in areas such as ceramics, theater, choir, social work, Spanish, political science and honors. Also special interest organizations including Council of Indian Students, International Student Organization, Ducks Unlimited, Colleges Against Cancer, pep band; intramural and sports-recreation programs including flag football, sand volleyball, broomball, dodge ball, rugby and running; Student Senate and residence hall councils; Greek service and social organizations

Housing: Six residential halls offer a variety of living options, from double and single rooms to two-person suites and single-parent apartments. The halls are connected to the campus underground walkway system and conveniently located near the campus fitness and recreation center. Newly renovated suites will open in winter 2008.

Bemidji State University Highlights

Experience the lake, the learning and the life that are uniquely Bemidji State University. Signature themes of environmental stewardship, community service and global understanding help guide the university's decisions and actions.

• Major opportunities: More than 65 majors and preprofessional programs, many customizable through an emphasis area, concentration or specialization; more than 400 courses offered online for distance learners.
• World view and responsibility: All students study global, environmental and civic stewardship through the liberal arts requirements. Recognized nationally for programs, courses and activities that address social and environmental concerns.
• Small classes: More than half of the classes have 20 or fewer students; only 5 percent of classes have 50 or more students.
• Personal attention: Low student-to-faculty ratio of 19-to-1. Professors are accessible outside of class.
• Excellent students: One of the top Minnesota state universities for the percentage of new freshmen enrolled who ranked in the upper 25 percent of their high school classes.
• Affordable tuition: Students may take 12 to 18 credits for the same flat rate. Resident or reciprocity tuition rates are available to all undergraduates.
• Athletic-academic champions: Since 2000, nine Bemidji State University athletes have been named Academic All-Americans. In 2006, the football team captured the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference championship title.
• Advanced degrees: Thirteen master's degree programs, including online graduate degrees in education, special education and industrial technology.

Last updated: 10/07