Bemidji State University

City/population: Bemidji / 13,143

Tuition and fees (2009-2010): $6,953

FAFSA code: 002336

Enrollment:
Total number students served: 6,562
Full-time students: 69.1%
Part-time students: 30.9%
Part-time students:
Percent female: 55.4%
Percent male: 44.6%
Percent students of color: 6.0%

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

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

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

Special options:

• Program minors: Fraud examination, applied public policy, Ojibwe, exercise science, geographic information systems, developmental adapted physical education, cultural resource management, management information systems, electronic writing, computer forensics
• Emphases & options: Exhibit design, construction management, wetlands ecology, criminalistics, engineering, model making, vocal performance, outdoor education, manufacturing technology, theatre production
• Preprofessional programs: 15, including law, medicine, chiropractic, occupational therapy, veterinary medicine, podiatry, osteopathy, pharmacy

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

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; special interest organizations including Council of Indian Students, International Student Organization, Ducks Unlimited, Students Today Leaders Forever and pep band; extensive intramural and sports-recreation programs including flag football, sand volleyball, broomball, dodgeball, rugby and disc golf; Student Senate and residence hall councils; Greek service and social organizations

Housing: Six residence halls offer many living options, from standard singles and doubles to single-parent apartments. A suites-style hall includes social spaces with fireplaces, a computer gaming room, a lakeside terrace and fire pits. All halls are connected to the campus underground walkway system and conveniently located near the fitness and recreation center, university dining and campus convenience stores.

Highlights

Bemidji State University is a lakeside campus offering arts, sciences and select professional programs in a personal learning atmosphere focused on the environment, community service and the global family.

• Top tier: Ranked as a "top-tier" Midwest university by U.S. News and World Report.
• Stellar students: One of the top Minnesota public universities for the percentage of new freshmen who ranked in the upper 25 percent of their high school classes.
• State-of-the-art: New high-tech nursing laboratory and classrooms with computer-simulated mannequins for hands-on training.
• Major opportunities: More than 65 majors and preprofessional programs; many can be customized through an emphasis area, concentration or specialization; more than 400 courses offered online.
• World view and service: All students study global, environmental and civic stewardship through liberal arts course requirements. The university is recognized nationally for programs, courses and activities addressing social and environmental concerns.
• Small classes: More than half of the university's 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 readily available outside of class.
• Affordable tuition: Students may take 12 to 18 credits for the same flat rate. Resident or reciprocity tuition rates are available for all undergraduates.
• Athletic-academic champions: In 2009, the men's hockey team earned a berth in the NCAA's Frozen Four. In the past five years, the track and field program has produced 13 All-America honorees, including three NCAA Division II individual championships. Nine BSU athletes have received Academic All-America honors since 2000.
• Outdoor adventures: In its lakefront facility, the Outdoor Program Center offers an array of learning opportunities and adventures, from canoeing and local hiking to backpacking and rock-climbing in the western United States.

Last updated: 09/09