Bemidji State University Acceptance Rate
Bemidji, Minnesota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,860
- Admitted
- 2,021
- Yield
- 23.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Bemidji State University's acceptance rate has fallen from 93.5% in 2014–15 to 70.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,132 to 2,860 (+34%) over that period.
Its 70.7% rate makes Bemidji State University more selective than about 61% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
Bemidji State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 23.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,132 | 1,994 | 93.5% | 802 |
| 2015–16 | 2,566 | 2,407 | 93.8% | 748 |
| 2016–17 | 4,137 | 2,651 | 64.1% | 817 |
| 2017–18 | 4,033 | 2,670 | 66.2% | 764 |
| 2018–19 | 4,017 | 2,678 | 66.7% | 756 |
| 2019–20 | 3,413 | 2,215 | 64.9% | 631 |
| 2020–21 | 3,043 | 2,113 | 69.4% | 509 |
| 2021–22 | 2,571 | 1,927 | 75% | 538 |
| 2022–23 | 2,723 | 2,111 | 77.5% | 468 |
| 2023–24 | 2,860 | 2,021 | 70.7% | 480 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,406 | 1,275 | 90.7% |
| Men | 803 | 742 | 92.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 18–23 | 55% |
How Bemidji State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Bemidji State University's acceptance rate?
Bemidji State University's acceptance rate is 70.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,021 admitted of 2,860 applicants).
Is Bemidji State University test optional?
Bemidji State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Bemidji State University?
Bemidji State University received 2,860 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,021.
Is Bemidji State University getting harder to get into?
Bemidji State University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 93.5% in 2014–15 to 70.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.bemidjistate.edu/.