Overview
Student Population
| 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 1,717 prospective students applied, and 1,307 were granted admission. Of those admitted 476 enrolled in the school. 2,674 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,327 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $15,750 plus fees of $1,260. Bethel is ranked 832 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Bethel is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Bethel University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#832 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#476 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#26 in Best Colleges in Tennessee
#18 in Best Private Colleges in Tennessee
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#56 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1095 |
| ACT | 16/21 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| 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 | $32,198 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 78% |
| Education | 5% |
| Health Professions | 3% |
| Biology | 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.