Bemidji State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
0%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bemidji State University has a diverse student body with 23% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.4%(3,427)
Hispanic
3.3%(150)
African American
3.1%(139)
Asian
1.9%(85)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.5%(159)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
5.4%(240)
Unknown
6.3%(282)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment5,061
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Bemidji State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bemidji State University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.6%(1,851)
Women
59.4%(2,706)

Gender Statistics

Men1,851

37% of total enrollment

Women2,706

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bemidji State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 37% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
10.5%(378)
18-19
23.2%(838)
20-21
23.6%(850)
22-24
15.0%(541)
25+
27.8%(1,002)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(5)
22-24
18.4%(58)
25+
80.1%(253)

Age Diversity Insights

37%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bemidji State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 83% in-state residents, 16% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.3%(384)
Out-of-State
16.3%(75)
International
0.4%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State384

83% of student body

Out-of-State75

16% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age