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Overview

Bethel University
Location Saint Paul, MN
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 3,546
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #238
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Status Non-profit
Website bethel.edu
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Costs

Bethel University
Tuition (In State) $41,110
Tuition (Out of State) $41,110
Room & Board $11,490
Avg Net Price $29,915
Avg Grant Aid $24,586
% Receiving Grant Aid 98%

Admission

Bethel University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 2,199
Admitted 1,594
Acceptance Rate 72.5%
Enrolled % 27.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.6
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition Low
ACT Range 20/28
SAT Range 1123/1343
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline May 1, 2024

Academics

Bethel University
Student to Faculty Ratio 12:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (24%)
  • Health Professions (18%)
  • Education (10%)
  • Communication (8%)
  • Psychology (5%)

Outcomes

Bethel University
Graduation Rate 73%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $50,100
Making Student Loan Payments 80%
Median Student Loan Debt $24,400
Median Loan Payment $252

Diversity

Bethel University
% Men 38%
% Women 62%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 78%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 2%
% International 0%
% Unknown Race 7%

Students

Bethel University
% In-State 79%
% Out-of-State 21%

Campus

Bethel University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/