Bemidji State University is a public liberal arts university in Bemidji, Minnesota, founded in 1919, offering 120+ programs focused on education, nursing, business, and environmental sciences on its scenic 89-acre campus near Lake Bemidji. Students rave about the friendly community, beautiful lakeside location, supportive professors, outdoor recreation access, and vibrant student events.

State

Minnesota

Student Population

3,677

Acceptance Rate

78%

GPA Range

3.0-3.5

SAT Range

920-1180

Common Majors

Business, Psychology, Nursing, Elementary Education, Biology

"Bemidji State's welcoming Beavers culture fosters lifelong friendships through campus clubs and bonfires. The lakeside campus provides stunning views and trails. Bemidji offers ice fishing, Paul Bunyan statue visits, and Boundary Waters canoe trips nearby."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$10,237

Conference

Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75-77

Avg Women's Scores

83-85

Men's Team Notes

Bemidji State men’s golf averaged about 75–77 per player per round, posting several counting‑rounds in the 70s and 80s across multi‑round events. The team captured an NSIC‑level title, contended in tightly packed fields, and showed solid four‑man scoring balance throughout the season.

Women's Team Notes

Bemidji State women’s golf averaged about 83–85 per player per round, with counting‑rounds mostly in the 80s and some 90s. The Beavers turned in competitive 54‑hole totals, remained active in regional‑level tournaments, and improved consistency and low‑round performance over the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Ben Corbid

Women's Coach

Erica Gartner

Men's Email

benedict.corbid@bemidjistate.edu

Women's Email

erica.gartner@bemidjistate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Ben Corbid was hired in August 2025 as head men's golf coach at Bemidji State after serving as assistant. A Beaver alum (2018-23) and 2022-23 captain, he helped secure the NSIC Championship and first NCAA Super Regional since 2012. Corbid continues the program's tradition from Bemidji, Minnesota.

Women's Coach Bio

Erica Gartner enters her fourth season (since March 2022) as head women's golf coach at Bemidji State, also coaching women's basketball. A three-time Beaver letterwinner (2017-20), she posted a season-high third at Jimmie Spring Swing in her debut. Gartner holds degrees in chemistry and environmental science.