Welcome to Bemidji State University, One of America's Most Beautiful Campuses

Bemidji State University is located in the spectacular lake country of north central Minnesota, fewer than 220 miles from Minneapolis. Current enrollment of approximately 5,000 includes students from 44 states and 40 countries, all of whom benefit from the vast resources of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The university sits adjacent to the city of Bemidji, which is recognized as the first city on the Mississippi River and one of the 100 best small cities in America. The city of Bemidji is also the financial, cultural, and social hub of north central Minnesota. With more than 65 majors and pre-professional programs, an active Outdoor Program Center providing numerous activities and trips per year, and a variety of study abroad opportunities, Bemidji State is a comprehensive university. At the same time, Bemidji State's commitment to each student as an individual is illustrated through its institutionalized faculty-student partnerships and the small average class size. And students find the beautiful shore-lined campus as conducive to living and growing as it is to learning.

Bemidji State is founded on a nationally recognized liberal education core designed to prepare students for life and its changes as well as an occupation. Offering a wide variety of both undergraduate and graduate degrees, Bemidji State offers a blending of small college attention with large university opportunity.

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Highlights

• Bemidji State University is a member of one of the largest public higher education systems in the U.S.
• A fully accredited midwestern university.
• An enrollment of 5000 allows students to receive individualized attention from professors and campus staff.
• International students qualify for in-state tuition rates! Check our web-site for current cost information.
• The International Program Center assists international students with admission, provides a comprehensive orientation program, and provides assistance throughout their enrollment.
• On-campus housing, including a focused learning community for international and American students, features a dynamic living environment with social and educational opportunities.
• An active Family Friends Program provides international students with the opportunity to interact with an American family while studying in the U.S.
• An active International Student Organization that focuses on developing mutual and cultural understanding among students of all countries.
• BSU's Outdoor Program Center allows students to enjoy the outdoors, explore personal potential, and develop a respect and understanding of the Earth's natural systems and our responsibility within them.
• English as a Second Language instruction provided to students needing additional assistance.
• Proven academic programs with graduates prepared to accept job offers or attend graduate school.
• 18 computer labs plus a SuperLab with over 140 state-of-the-art PCs and Macs.
• Dedicated Internet and campus network connections in all residence halls. "Smart Classrooms" throughout campus provide Internet connections and multimedia built-ins.
• Among more than 50 fields of study and 12 master's degree programs, popular fields of study include Elementary Education, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Technical Illustration, Technological Studies, Psychology, Mass Communication.

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