Campus & Student Life at Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 4.0% of the student population at Bemidji State University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Bemidji State University Disability Services.

Bemidji State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Bemidji State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Bemidji State University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Bemidji State University

Bemidji State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Bemidji State University

There were 4,808 undergraduates in 2017. Full-time attendance was 3,430 (71.3%). Part-time attendance was 1,378 (28.7%).

Bemidji State University is Ranked #1,423 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Bemidji State University is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Bemidji State University #1423 out of 2,238.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Bemidji State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Bemidji State University Diversity Guide.

Bemidji State University Competes in the NCAA

Bemidji State University has a total of 383 student athletes, 194 men and 189 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Bemidji State University Athletics