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Bemidji State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Bemidji State University men's football recruiting profile. Bemidji State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference from Bemidji, Minnesota. Led by head coach Brent Bolte, Bemidji State University pairs a 56% acceptance rate with a 46% graduation rate and a $14,859 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
118
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,956
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
56%
State
Minnesota
City
Bemidji
Address
1500 Birchmont Dr NE

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 67% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Brent Bolte
Head Coach/linebackers
(218) 755-2768·View profile
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 83% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
73%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
46%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,469
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$53,755
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 53% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,994
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$8,994
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,468
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,859
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 61% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,768,564
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$266,048
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (800) 475-2001

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