Bemidji State University (BSU)

Bemidji State University also referred to as ‘BSU’ is a public university which was established in the year 1919 as the ‘Bemidji State Normal School’, the institution was renamed as ‘Bemidji State Teachers College’, and then to ‘Bemidji State College’. The university finally came to be known as its current name in the year 1975.

The university is a member of the 'State Colleges and Universities System of Minnesota' and is situated and headquartered at Bemidji, Minnesota, United States.

Bemidji State University is a public institution located at 1500 Birchmont Drive NE, Bemidji, Minnesota 56601. The student population at their campus is 5111. The institute has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers more than 80 undergraduate majors and eight graduate degrees.

BSU is recognized as one of the best regional state universities in the Midwest. Their campus balances rigorous academia with the opportunity to enjoy a fun, robust outdoor culture. The following gives a glimpse of the institute.

Their Vision - To educate people to lead inspired lives. Their Mission - To create an innovative, interdisciplinary, and highly accessible learning environment committed to student success and a sustainable future for our communities, state, and the planet. Through the transformative power of the liberal arts, education in the professions, and robust engagement of their students, the institute instills and promotes service to others, preservation of the earth, and respect and appreciation for the diverse peoples of their region and world.

In 1919, Bemidji Normal School began its first regular school year with 38 students. In response to a growing need for public school teachers, the school was chartered by the Minnesota State Legislature, and teacher training was its primary curriculum. Bemidji Normal became Bemidji State Teachers College and began offering a four-year degree in 1921.

Reflecting on ongoing changes in the curriculum, the school was renamed Bemidji State College in 1957. In 1975, in recognition of its growing role as a multi-purpose educational institution, it became Bemidji State University.

BSU now hosts more than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students. And offers baccalaureate degrees in a wide range of fields, master degrees in the arts and sciences, and a variety of online learning options. Several of their degree programs and research activities are unique in the state.

• The student-faculty ratio of the university is 21:1.

• The University acceptance rate is 64%.

The university offers various facilities and services for the well-being of students and to encourage more and more students to pursue higher education such as financial aid, eLibrary and many more.

Online Education at BSU

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 the students across the world. The online courses are flexible and 24/7 accessible.

• The online and distance learning programs offered by the university are accredited.

• The university allows students the convenience of transfer of credit.

• The university is a leader in providing Undergraduate, and Graduate programs, and offers various Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs.

• My BSU Bemidji is an online platform for the students to access various information and facilities provided by the university online, which includes personal information regarding the student's academic performance, financial aids, and many more.

Reviews

• The university is known for offering high-quality education. The reviews and rankings suggest that the university lives up to its reputation of being one of the best. Few reviews and rankings are listed below.

• The campus of the university is beautiful, the teachers and instructors are great and the overall atmosphere in the university is amazing.

• The tuition costs are quite low and the quality of education is quite good, thus making it a great choice for earning a degree.

• The athletic events, as well as the extracurricular events, are one of the best features of the university.