Bemidji State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
58%
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
77.1%(2,787)
Hispanic
3.1%(112)
African American
2.7%(96)
Asian
1.8%(64)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.3%(121)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
5.4%(195)
Unknown
6.6%(238)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment4,023
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 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.5%(1,526)
Women
58.5%(2,151)

Gender Statistics

Men1,526

38% of total enrollment

Women2,151

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bemidji State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

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 86% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
86.3%(384)
Out-of-State
13.3%(59)
International
0.4%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State384

86% of student body

Out-of-State59

13% 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

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age