- Acceptance rate: 56% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $16,349 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Bemidji State University reported: an acceptance rate of 56% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Bemidji State University reviews each application.
Bemidji State University GPA requirements
Bemidji State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bemidji State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Bemidji State University acceptance rate
Bemidji State University admitted 2,134 of 3,812 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 56%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bemidji State University is a public 4-year university in Bemidji, Minnesota, with 3,751 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Bemidji State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 15 | 20 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Bemidji State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Bemidji State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $16,349 a year at Bemidji State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Bemidji State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Bemidji State University admitted 56% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Bemidji State University look for?
Bemidji State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How hard is it to get into Bemidji State University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Bemidji State University admitted 56% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Bemidji State University test optional?
Yes. Bemidji State University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 43% sent ACT scores.
What are Bemidji State University's ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Bemidji State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What percent of applicants does Bemidji State University accept?
Bemidji State University's acceptance rate was 56% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,134 of 3,812 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Bemidji State University?
A lot: Bemidji State University requires high school GPA, high school record and high school class rank. It considers essay or personal statement, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider college preparatory program, recommendations, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Bemidji State University if a parent went there?
No. Bemidji State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Bemidji State University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Bemidji State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Bemidji State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $16,349 a year at Bemidji State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Bemidji State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bemidji State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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