A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bethel are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
46%
|
| Black |
40%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
5%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 18% more female students than male students enrolled at Bethel University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bethel has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,153
|
| Women |
2,533
|
Bethel serves a very low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 66.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 25.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219718 IPEDS survey data for Bethel University.