Overview
Enrollment
| Location | McKenzie, Tennessee |
| Online | bethelu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Cumberland Presbyterian |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in McKenzie, Tennessee, Bethel University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Cumberland Presbyterian faith. In the most recent statistical year 2,148 prospective students applied, and 1,073 were granted admission. Of those admitted 522 enrolled in the school. 2,139 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,872 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $16,222 plus fees of $1,260. Bethel is ranked 809 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Bethel is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Bethel University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#809 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#492 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#17 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#59 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 875/1108 |
| ACT | 15/21 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,260 |
| Room and Board | $9,368 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,620 |
| Total One Year Cost | $32,670 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 78% |
| Education | 5% |
| Biology | 3% |
| Health Professions | 3% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219718 IPEDS survey data for Bethel University.
Current students may use the Bethel University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.