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How strong are the academics at Bemidji State University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Bemidji State has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Bemidji State University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Bemidji State's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Bemidji State University:

78%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Bemidji State University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Accounting
36.2
55.16
74.12
93.08
112.04
131

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Major Graduates
Area
  • American Indian/Native American Studies 3
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29
  • Aquatic Biology/Limnology 11
  • Aquatic Biology/Limnology 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 103
  • Accounting 52
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 20
  • Project Management 17
  • Accounting 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Project Management 1
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce 1
Communication
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 8
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 7
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
  • Science/Health/Environmental Journalism 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 11
  • Information Science/Studies 1
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 78
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 7
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 5
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 4
  • Health Teacher Education 3
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 3
  • Music Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Technical Teacher Education 0
  • Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
  • Art Teacher Education 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 34
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 34
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 34
  • Industrial Technology/Technician 10
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 5
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 5
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 131
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 3
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine 1
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
History
  • History, General 2
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 33
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 11
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 10
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 9
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 24
  • Environmental Studies 14
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 1
  • Land Use Planning and Management/Development 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 30
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 9
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 8
  • Physics, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 81
  • Psychology, General 6
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 38
  • Social Work 1
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 11
  • Political Science and Government, General 4
  • Economics, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • Geography 1
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 8
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Music, General 2
  • Design and Visual Communications, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
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