Bemidji State University

Name

Bemidji State University

Legal name

Bemidji State University

Website

https://bemidjistate.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bemidji

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate tuition, including differential rates for certain programs. Students pay per-credit or flat-rate tuition depending on enrollment status.
2. State Appropriation: Public funding from the State of Minnesota as part of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities
3. Private Donations and Grants: Major gift of $8.1M from Roger Sunderman establishing Sunderman College of Creativity, Enterprise and Place; $1M lead donation from Trent and Beth Baalke for BSU Gymnasium renovation; ongoing alumni and foundation support
4. Athletic Programs: Revenue from NCAA Division II athletics including men's and women's hockey, football, basketball, soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, and other sports
5. Auxiliary Services: Revenue from housing, dining services (Aramark), bookstore, and other student services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bemidji State University is a public regional university delivering higher education through 60 undergraduate programs, 8 graduate degrees, and dozens of certificates and teacher licensures at its lakeside campus in Bemidji, Minnesota. It complements academics with federally funded TRIO support services, academic tutoring centers, veterans assistance, athletics, student health and counseling, and basic needs resources. As a member of the Minnesota State system, BSU also offers online and distance learning courses through the Center for Extended Learning.

Product overview

Bemidji State University is a public university offering a comprehensive portfolio of 60 undergraduate programs, 8 graduate degrees, and numerous certificates and licensures. The institution operates as a platform of interconnected student services including TRIO Student Support Services, TRIO Upward Bound, and TRIO McNair Scholars for academic support; Writing Resource Center and Math Help Center for subject-specific tutoring; Veterans Assistance Center and Basic Needs Resources for specialized populations; and Student Health and Counseling Services for wellness. The Sunderman College of Creativity, Enterprise and Place represents a newly endowed academic college. The university also provides Information Technology Services for students, faculty, and staff. Athletics programs compete at NCAA Division II and I levels. New programs in data science and Ojibwe teacher training were added in 2026 as part of a strategic plan refresh.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs 60 undergraduate degree programs offered at the lakeside Bemidji campus, including new data science and Ojibwe teacher training majors, revised computer science and design programs, emphases, certificates, teacher licensures, and pre-professional programs for prospective and current students.
• Graduate Programs 8 graduate degrees and dozens of emphases, certificates, teacher licensures, and pre-professional programs for students seeking advanced education.
• TRIO Student Support Services Federally funded program providing academic and personal development services including tutoring, peer mentoring, personal counseling, financial aid advising, career planning, and graduate school preparation to low-income, first-generation, and disabled BSU students.
• TRIO Upward Bound US Department of Education program launched in 1966 serving around 100 students from seven area high schools (Bagley, Bemidji, Blackduck, Cass Lake, Mahnomen, Park Rapids, Red Lake) with year-round college preparation including a six-week summer residential program, tutoring, mentoring, and college application assistance.
• TRIO McNair Scholars Program Federal TRIO program preparing low-income, first-generation college students for doctoral studies through research opportunities, mentoring, and graduate school preparation.
• Writing Resource Center Free walk-in and online tutoring service staffed by trained writing consultants for BSU students, supporting thesis development, argument focusing, source citation, and resume and cover letter assistance.
• Math Help Center Free walk-in tutoring center staffed by undergraduate students for intermediate algebra, math reasoning, college algebra, precalculus, and calculus I courses.
• Veterans Assistance Center Helps military members, veterans, and their family members navigate education benefits including Federal GI Bill, Minnesota Education Benefits, military transcript evaluation, and tuition assistance at BSU.
• Information Technology Services Provides IT tools, support, and services for students, faculty, and staff including computer labs, classroom technology support, hardware and software access, and technical policies through a service portal and knowledge base.
• Student Health and Counseling Services On-site medical clinic with laboratory, select medications, immunizations, counseling, and health education for BSU students. On-campus counseling services are free; medical visits are billed via self-pay unit pricing or insurance.
• Basic Needs Resources Support services for enrolled students including Bucky's Food Pantry, emergency student aid, SNAP assistance, housing support, technology access, transportation, mental health crisis resources, and a Single Stop benefits screener.
• Sunderman College of Creativity, Enterprise and Place Newly endowed academic college established by an $8.1M gift, the largest in BSU's 107-year history, which upgrades technology, adds scholarships, and supports new partnerships.
• Bemidji State Athletics Intercollegiate athletic programs competing in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) and WCHA/CCHA hockey conferences, including football, soccer, volleyball, hockey, baseball, softball, tennis, basketball, and other sports at NCAA Division II and Division I hockey levels.
• Online and Distance Learning Programs Online course offerings through the Center for Extended Learning using D2L Brightspace, including high-demand online courses with limited on-campus student access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 600 students graduated in 2026 commencement
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• LaunchPad (Greater Bemidji)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Local business that hosted Upward Bound student interns during summer 2022 as part of the program's internship component for seniors. Provides real-world work experience for participants.
• Boys and Girls Club of the Bemidji AreaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Local nonprofit that hosted Upward Bound student interns during summer 2022. Provides youth development experience for program participants.
• Headwaters Science CenterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Science-focused organization that hosted Upward Bound student interns during summer 2022, providing STEM-related internship experience.
• Northwoods Habitat for Humanity ReStoreminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Habitat for Humanity affiliate that hosted Upward Bound student interns during summer 2022, providing construction and community service experience.
• Minnesota State SystemcoreOthersBSU is a member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, receiving state funding and operating under Minnesota State Board policies and procedures.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Minnesota State University Moorhead: Same-system Minnesota State regional comprehensive university located in Moorhead, MN. Closest comparable in size, mission, regional focus, and TRIO program structure to Bemidji State.
• Winona State University: Minnesota State system regional comprehensive university of comparable enrollment size and structure. Direct system peer with similar program mix and regional recruitment model.
• Southwest Minnesota State University: Small Minnesota State system regional public university serving a similarly sized rural catchment. Closely comparable in scale, mission, and TRIO student-support profile.
• St. Cloud State University: Larger Minnesota State system regional comprehensive university competing for many of the same transfer and regional students. Comparable in academic program breadth and TRIO offerings.
• Minnesota State University Mankato: Largest Minnesota State system regional comprehensive university. Broader scale but directly comparable on system membership, program structure, and regional recruitment overlap with Bemidji State.
• University of Minnesota Duluth: Public regional comprehensive university in northern Minnesota serving an overlapping geographic catchment. Comparable on mission, regional workforce alignment, and NCAA Division II athletics.
• University of Minnesota Crookston: Smaller UMN system regional campus in northwestern Minnesota with comparable enrollment scale, online/distance learning focus, and northern Minnesota catchment.
• University of Wisconsin-Superior: Small regional public comprehensive university across the border in Superior, WI. Comparable in size, regional mission, lakeside setting, NCAA Division II athletics, and TRIO student-support programs.
• Lake Superior State University: Small public regional university in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Comparable in enrollment scale, Upper Great Lakes rural setting, NCAA Division I hockey, and limited graduate programming.
• Northern Michigan University: Mid-sized public regional comprehensive university in Marquette, MI. Comparable in northern rural setting, NCAA Division II athletics footprint, and broad undergraduate program portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance10 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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