Bemidji State University Student Population Stats

Overall Diversity is Good

The overall diversity ranking is created by combining the individual factors of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity.

Bemidji State University is thought to be above average in overall diversity, and is ranked #1,698 nationwide.

Lacking in Racial Diversity

Many students value the chance to meet and learn from peers from different ethnic and racial backgrounds, unfortunately, that may be hard to do at this school.

Bemidji State University is ranked #3,051 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is below the national average.

Bemidji State University's racial diversity is below the national average.

Racial diversity of the faculty is below the national average.

Male to Female Ratio is Fairly Even

Are you seeking a campus with a fairly balanced mix of males to females?

At Bemidji State University, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Bemidji State University is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #1,090 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 2,016 males and 2,674 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Bemidji State University is lower than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Bemidji State University is excellent.

Representation from U.S. States is About Average

Are you seeking a college that attracts students from all across the U.S., or would you prefer a local college that mostly pulls students from within your home state?

In order to come up with the geographic diversity for each school, we factored in where every student resided before they were admitted.

About 88.3% of the students attending Bemidji State University come from within Minnesota. This puts Bemidji State University's level of geographic diversity about the same as the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,364.

Age Diversity on Campus

Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a blend of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a school where most students are the same age as you?

The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. At Bemidji State University, 50.3% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Bemidji State University #1,215 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Broadly speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of people and ideas, and the traditions, belief cultures and systems that come with them. When most students seek diversity on campus, what they are actually looking for are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different cultures and backgrounds.

• Is Bemidji State University attracting students from all economic backgrounds?

  Schools with otherwise excellent racial and ethnic diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as financial backgrounds. Get a better idea of how Bemidji State University supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Bemidji State University?

  The university years provide a unique opportunity for students to have direct exposure to other backgrounds and cultures. Students should look for a college administration that is not only encouraging diversity institutionally, but also fostering a climate where students can exchange different perspectives and ideas in positive and meaningful ways.