A BSU education is both accessible and affordable.

Cost shouldn’t prevent you from getting a first-class education. We offer in-state tuition rates to ALL qualified applicants, not just Minnesota residents.

Cost of Attendance

A majority of our students do not pay the full price listed below.

	Living On-Campus (Required for First-Year Students)	Living Off-Campus	Being a Resident Assistant	Living with Relatives & Commuting
Direct Costs from Bemidji State University These costs are set by the university and appear on your student bill.
Full-Time Tuition (12-18 credits per semester)	$8,994	$8,994	$8,994	$8,994
Fees	$1,242	$1,242	$1,242	$1,242
On-Campus Housing	$6,928	$0	$0	$0
On-Campus Meals	$4,288	$0	$0	$0
Other Costs These expenses will not appear on your student bill.
Off-Campus Housing	$0	$10,344	$0	$0
Off-Campus Meals	$0	$4,288	$0	$1,978
Books & Supplies	$890	$890	$890	$890
Personal Expenses	variable	variable	variable	variable
Parking Permit	$200	$200	$200	$200
Total Cost	$22,542	$25,598	$11,326	$13,304

BSU features banded tuition. This means that full-time enrollment costs one flat rate and is not on a per-credit basis. Simply put, 12 credits per semester cost is the same as 18 credits per semester.

The cost per credit for part-time students is $313.55 plus fees.

Students should also plan for additional personal expenses such as a campus parking permit, ranging from $151 to $334 (based on location) per year. We also encourage you to visit our Net Price Calculator.