The university started offering online programs back in the year 1973 and since then it has been providing world-class online and distance learning education in 100% online platforms, as well as the hybrid formats. The online programs offered by the university are designed to suit the time and schedule requirements of th
67%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
SAT Range
19 - 24
ACT Range
With an acceptance rate of 67%, Bemidji State University (BSU), Bemidji, Minnesota, offers over 65 undergraduate majors and pre-professional programs, 14 graduate programs with the largest majors in Business, Education, Nursing, Science, Technological Studies, Criminal Justice, and Psychology. As well as unique programs in Aquatic Biology, Creative and Electronic Writing, Indian Studies, Marketing Communications, Exhibit Design, Industrial Model-Making, Wilderness Management, and Outdoor Recreation Planning
For more information on admissions please visit their official website or try contacting them using Phone No. 8004752001,
Fax: 2187554048,
Email: admissions@bemidjistate.edu
The application process for various programs are as follows:
Admission to the University is open to qualified seniors from approved high schools pending receipt of ACT scores.
Applicants who complete their secondary education through home study, home school, or other programs will be reviewed individually. Submission of ACT scores is required of all applicants currently in high school or students who have completed high school requirements within the last two (2) years.
The application is cited below:
All high school students are required to complete the Bemidji State University Application, available from the Office of Admissions and Scholarships, and through the Bemidji State University Web site at the official link. The completed application, along with a $20.00 non-refundable application fee
Official high school transcripts should be returned to the BSU Office of Admissions and Scholarships.
All applicants who have been out of high school for less than two years, including home school and General Educational Development examination (GED) applicants are required to submit ACT scores. Students are required to submit official ACT scores for admission. Official ACT scores may be provided electronically from ACT from an official high school transcript or another college or university transcript. Bemidji State University's ACT school code is 2084. Only applicants who have been out of high school for more than two years are not required to submit ACT scores.
Application Fee waiver requests should use the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Form.
The guidelines fall in the following:
Admission is open to students who rank in the upper half of their high school graduating class or who achieve a composite score of 21 or above on the ACT. Additional test scores such as the SAT or Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) may be considered.
Home Schooled, Charter School, Alternative/Area Learning Center School students will be evaluated based upon previous high school rank and test scores (ACT, SAT, MCA) to determine if they are in -the top 50 percentile.
Conditional Admission for High School Graduates
A student who does not meet the minimum admission criteria may be offered conditional admission status. Factors considered in granting conditional admission include the student's overall academic record, the nature of the curriculum, assessment/achievement test scores (i.e. SAT, MCA), date of graduation, work, and/or military experience. Conditionally admitted students need to adhere to the Student Academic Progress policy. The student may be required to enroll in prescribed courses.
All graduate applications should be completed within sixty (60) days of initially applying. Incomplete applications may be terminated. Applicants are required to contact Graduate Studies if there are extenuating circumstances (i.e. bachelor’s degree completion) or an extension is needed.
Applicants are required to review the specific admissions deadlines and special requirements for their desired graduate program. Students completing more than one program will need to meet the requirements for each unique program.
The admission process for various graduate degree programs is slightly different from one another. A few commonly pursued programs are given below, If the applicant’s desired program is not one of these, he/she is requested to visit the master's programs section on their website.
To apply for admission in the MBA Program, applicants require:
Graduate Application for Admission
Regionally Accredited Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or Better (4.00 scale)
1-2 Page Letter of Intent – “Why you are seeking an MBA?”
Resumé Showing Relevant Professional Experience (Include LinkedIn page if available)
Two Professional Letters of Recommendation
GMAT or GRE Scores (completed within 5 years)
GMAT will be waved for an applicant who meets one of these conditions:
Holds one of the following US Professional Licenses: CPA, CFA, CFP
Has Earned an Accredited Terminal Degree (Ph.D., DBA, MD, JD, MFA, etc.)
Meets ONE of the Following Undergraduate Requirements:
A 3.25 Undergraduate GPA in a Regionally Accredited Bachelor’s degree OR
A 3.25 Undergraduate GPA and completed 80 credit hours in a current Bachelor’s degree program.
Meeting the GMAT exam requirement:
Formula for Determining Passing GMAT Score: GPA x 200 + GMAT = 1050
GMAT/GRE Equivalency Table: Check GRE Scores.
GMAT CODES: Institutional Code: 1T3; Program Code: 1T3-5G-85
To apply for a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program, applicants require:
Graduate Application for Admission
Non-refundable application fee of $20
Official transcripts of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Overall undergraduate GPA: 3.00
Two letters of recommendation from a previous employer/professor
Copy of Teaching license requested (if unavailable please contact BSU)
A one-page letter of intent answering the following (limit each response to 50 words):
Why does the applicant want to be in the graduate program?
Applicants must explain their background in education or in their current degree field.
What does the applicant plan to use this degree for?
The steps are as follows:
Applicants must note that graduate students enrolled in an online program are not eligible for an I-20 to study within the United States.
International students must also provide proof of English Proficiency.
If the applicant’s desired program is not one of these, he/she is requested to visit the master's programs section on their official website where applicants can find details of numerous other graduate degree programs.
Application Requirements for undergraduate International applicants must submit the following documents. All supporting documents may be scanned and submitted to the institute’s office via email. BSU reserves the right to request an original copy of documents, should the scanned copy not prove sufficient.
Completed international student application
$20 application fee
Once an applicant has submitted a complete application, they may pay their application fee with a credit card by telephoning the Cashier’s Office at 218.755.2045 (M-F, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.). Or, they may mail a $20 check to the institute’s office, made payable to “Bemidji State University.” Another option to pay: once the application fee appears on the applicant’s account, they may pay with a credit card by logging into their e-Service account, an applicant must go to “Bills and Payment” and then to “Make a Payment.”
Original transcripts or officially certified copies of original transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
Applicants are requested to include all secondary/high schools, colleges, universities, or technical schools they may have attended.
If records are not in English, applicants are requested to include a certified translation.
If the applicant has attended a non-U.S. post-secondary institute, college, or university that does not have a current articulation agreement with Bemidji State, they must have a course-by-course evaluation by a professional credit-evaluation agency who is NACES accredited.
Proof of English Proficiency
Financial Affidavit, 2029-20 BSU Cost Info, and 2020-21 Expense Sheet.
The form must show that the student has enough funding to cover the cost of the first year of study. This form must include the required signatures, supporting bank statements, an affirmation of support, or official letters.
Statement of Purpose:
Applicants must describe their academic background, educational goals at Bemidji State University in their own words and how they can contribute to their future goals. The purpose of this writing is not to impress the institute, BSU wants it to be honest and allow them to get to know the applicant.
Signed International Student Agreement Form.
Copy of the Name/Identification page of the applicant’s passport.
Authorization to Release Student Information Form.
International Transfer Request Form International students currently studying in the United States on an F-1/J-1 visa will need to complete this form.
Application Requirements for graduate International applicants must submit the following documents. All supporting documents may be scanned and submitted to the institute’s office via email. BSU reserves the right to request an original copy of documents, should the scanned copy not prove sufficient.
Completed international student application
International graduate applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, and they should have graduated with a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Please note that admissions requirements vary by department. Graduate applicants seeking an F-1 visa are not eligible to take online programs.
Proof of English Proficiency.
Financial Affidavit, 2019-20 Cost Info, and 2020-21 Expense Sheet.
The form must show that the student has enough funding to cover the cost of the first year of study. This form must include the required signatures, supporting bank statements, an affirmation of support, or official letters.
International students currently studying in the United States on an F-1 visa will need to complete an International Transfer Request Form.
International Agreement Form.
Please see The School of Graduate Studies pages for additional information and requirements specific to the applicant’s intended program.
There are different requirements for the different majors/skills as mentioned below:
For Undergraduate applicants
The requirements are:
TOEFL: 61 (IBT) or 500 (PBT) (BSU’s TOEFL Test Code is 6676)
IELTS: 5.5
Duolingo English Test (Online Test): 45
SAT: SAT Reading subscore of 22 or higher
English Language Center at BSU: Successful Completion with Letter of Recommendation from the Director confirming that the student is ready for university-level courses.
Transferring from a U.S. College or University: Minimum of 24 credits of college/university-level work (remedial courses and ESL do not count toward the 24 credits) that includes at least 2 college-level English courses with a B or higher.
Successful Graduation from a U.S. high school: Students must have physically attended classes in the U.S. and must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 or better.
MELAB: 70 with a cover letter from the testing institution.
Pearson (PTE) Academic Test: 44 Only scores accessed via the Score Report website are considered valid.
ELS Educational Services: Completion of course 109 or higher
ACT: 20 or higher
Global Language Institute: Completion of advanced-level courses with faculty member recommendation.
GTEC CBT: 1176
For graduate applicants
The requirements are:
TOEFL: 80 on the internet-based test or 550 on the paper-based test
IELTS: 6.5
English Language Center – Bemidji: Successful Completion with Letter of Recommendation from the Director confirming that the student is ready for graduate-level courses
ELS Educational Services: Completion of course 109 or higher
Pearson (PTE) Academic Test: 53 Only scores accessed via the Score Report website are considered valid.
Notably, Bemidji State University also considers the SAT scores of the applicants for their admission. It is important for students to note that SAT scores are mandatory in order to be considered for admission at the university.
ACT Range
19 - 24
Applicants Submitting ACT
97%
ACT Math 25th
18
ACT English 25th
17
ACT Composite 25th
19
ACT Math 75th
25
ACT English 75th
23
ACT Composite 75th
24
Average ACT Score
22
As for the ACT scores, an average score of 21 is needed to get accepted to Bemidji State University. Notably, the composite ACT scores of most applicants who get accepted by Bemidji State University are generally within the 19-24 range. However, a minimum ACT composite score of 19 is necessary to be considered for admission by the institution. Also, for admission consideration by the university, students must submit their ACT scores. As many as 97% of the applicants submit their ACT scores for admission to the university, as per the latest information.
Grade Points Average (GPA)
3.1
The average GPA of students at BSU is around 3.1.
There is no specific good GPA requirement for undergraduate programs. However for graduate applicants, the minimum GPA requirement differs from program to program, applicants are requested to visit the graduate section on BSU’s website for more information about GPA requirements for their intended program.
What Really Matters When Applying
High School GPA
Required
High School Rank
Required
High School Transcript
Neither required nor recommended
College Prep Courses
Required
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations
Neither required nor recommended
Some commonly required materials include:
Completed application.
Official Transcripts, High school GPA.
Standardized test scores.(ACT/GRE/GMAT/ or equivalent)
Letter of intent (if applicable)
Resume. (if applicable)
Letter of recommendation. (if applicable)
Proof of English proficiency. (international students)
Application Deadline
FALSE
Application Fee
$20
Early Decision Deadline
None
Early Action Deadline
None
Offer Action Deadline
Yes
Offers Early Decision
No
Application Website
www.bemidjistate.edu/admissions/
Accepts Common App
None
Accepts Coalition App
No
The application fee is $20. However, there is no deadline for applications as the institute follows a rolling admissions approach.
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,291 | 1,726 | 4,017 |
| Accepted | 1,497 | 1,181 | 2,678 |
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 68% | 67% |
| Enrolled | 381 | 375 | 756 |
| Percentage of admitted who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 25% | 32% | 28% |
Applied
Women
2,291
Men
1,726
Total
4,017
Accepted
Women
1,497
Men
1,181
Total
2,678
Acceptance Rate
Women
65%
Men
68%
Total
67%
Enrolled
Women
381
Men
375
Total
756
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)
Women
25%
Men
32%
Total
28%
AP Credit
Yes
Dual Credit
Yes
Credit for Life Experiences
Yes
Many universities incentivize students in the US by helping them gain university credit by taking certain courses which are available for them in high school. CLEP (Credit for Life Experiences), Dual Enrollment (also known as Dual Credit), and AP Credit are the names of some of the famous courses that are programmed for the students in the US universities. Policy regarding these credits is, however, not the same in all the colleges as every university has its own policy. These courses help the students to get a higher GPA, increase their chances of completing a degree, and also help in the completion of a degree in a shorter time. To avail these above-mentioned credits, students have to visit collegeboard.org and request to submit the scores to any university of their choice.
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