How this school serves students from different economic backgrounds, including Pell students, first-generation pathways, and long-term mobility outcomes.
Bemidji State University admits approximately 56.0% of applicants. The middle range of ACT scores for admitted students falls between 18 and 24, with a midpoint of 22. Among enrolled undergraduates, 28.3% receive Pell Grants and 27.3% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment represents 54.6% of the student body. Azimuth ranks Bemidji State University #519 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution serves a substantial share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students, reflecting a commitment to broad access. The first-year retention rate stands at 72.7%, and the six-year graduation rate is 47.9%, with 44.7% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. Azimuth ranks Bemidji State University #738 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. For graduates from low-income backgrounds, median earnings reach $39,400 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 32.4 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects the institution's ability to serve a broad student population while supporting graduates into stable career outcomes. Bemidji State University demonstrates that access and upward mobility can advance together, particularly for students from Pell-eligible and first-generation backgrounds seeking affordable pathways to long-term financial security.
Bemidji State University admits approximately 56.0% of applicants. The middle range of ACT scores for admitted students falls between 18 and 24, with a midpoint of 22. Among enrolled undergraduates, 28.3% receive Pell Grants and 27.3% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment represents 54.6% of the student body. Azimuth ranks Bemidji State University #519 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution serves a substantial share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students, reflecting a commitment to broad access. The first-year retention rate stands at 72.7%, and the six-year graduation rate is 47.9%, with 44.7% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. Azimuth ranks Bemidji State University #738 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. For graduates from low-income backgrounds, median earnings reach $39,400 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 32.4 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects the institution's ability to serve a broad student population while supporting graduates into stable career outcomes. Bemidji State University demonstrates that access and upward mobility can advance together, particularly for students from Pell-eligible and first-generation backgrounds seeking affordable pathways to long-term financial security.
Bemidji State University admits approximately 56.0% of applicants. The middle range of ACT scores for admitted students falls between 18 and 24, with a midpoint of 22. Among enrolled undergraduates, 28.3% receive Pell Grants and 27.3% are first-generation college students. Transfer enrollment represents 54.6% of the student body. Azimuth ranks Bemidji State University #519 for access among nonprofit four-year institutions. The institution serves a substantial share of Pell-eligible and first-generation students, reflecting a commitment to broad access. The first-year retention rate stands at 72.7%, and the six-year graduation rate is 47.9%, with 44.7% of Pell-eligible students completing within the same window. Azimuth ranks Bemidji State University #738 for mobility among nonprofit four-year institutions. For graduates from low-income backgrounds, median earnings reach $39,400 on a historical ten-year Scorecard measure, placing this cohort in the 32.4 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions. The mobility ranking reflects the institution's ability to serve a broad student population while supporting graduates into stable career outcomes. Bemidji State University demonstrates that access and upward mobility can advance together, particularly for students from Pell-eligible and first-generation backgrounds seeking affordable pathways to long-term financial security.
