Bemidji State University is a public university in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States. Founded as a preparatory institution for teachers in 1919, it provides higher education to north-central Minnesota. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
Former names: Bemidji State Normal School (1919–1921) · Bemidji State Teachers College (1921–1957) · Bemidji State College (1957–1975)