Bethel University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,830

Cost of attendance at Bethel University in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,830

Cost of attendance at Bethel University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bethel University was $18,772. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Bethel University

Bethel University net price calculator

$18,772

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Indiana and nationwide.

Indiana's average	$9,921
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Bethel University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$18,772	$555 (3%)	$13,023	$12,453	$16,816	$23,540	$23,823
2021	$19,327	$979 (5%)	$13,837	$14,454	$20,229	$21,741	$21,904
2020	$18,348	$1,899 (9%)	$13,465	$12,904	$16,765	$21,394	$22,920
2019	$20,247	$235 (1%)	$16,920	$14,316	$20,867	$21,983	$22,793
2018	$20,482	$957 (5%)	$16,653	$14,746	$17,735	$21,995	$26,531
2017	$19,525	$1,446 (8%)	$14,379	$15,571	$18,680	$22,049	$24,876
2016	$18,079	$137	$13,175	$13,248	$16,719	$21,007	$22,422
2015	$18,216	$202 (1%)	$14,273	$14,800	$17,514	$21,174	$21,092
2014	$18,014	--	$15,035	$14,373	$18,045	$19,510	$22,648

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bethel University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$46,780	$2,004 (4%)	$30,830	$14,600	$1,350
2021	$44,776	$1,192 (3%)	$29,790	$13,670	$1,316
2020	$43,584	$836 (2%)	$29,170	$13,160	$1,254
2019	$42,748	$1,220 (3%)	$28,590	$12,928	$1,230
2018	$41,528	$5,938 (17%)	$28,030	$12,298	$1,200
2017	$35,590	$1,000 (3%)	$27,390	$7,000	$1,200
2016	$34,590	$2,290 (6%)	$26,590	$6,400	$1,600
2015	$36,880	$1,430 (4%)	$25,830	$9,450	$1,600
2014	$35,450	$1,670 (5%)	$24,970	$8,880	$1,600
2013	$33,780	--	$24,280	$7,900	$1,600

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Bethel University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 751 dormitories available to its students at $4,580 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Bethel University is $509 per month.
Does Bethel University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Bethel University for one academic year is $5,040, which works out to $560 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Bethel University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,350.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Bethel University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,600

If living off-campus, with family: $2,800

If living off-campus, not with family: $6,800
How much is Bethel University application fees?: Bethel University does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Bethel University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bethel University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$765	$425
For out-of-state students	$765	$425

Housing and Meal

Bethel University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bethel University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,040	$4,580	N/A	20	751
2021	$4,880	$4,430	N/A	20	751
2020	$4,800	$4,360	N/A	20	751
2019	$4,720	$4,280	N/A	20	759
2018	$4,640	$4,160	N/A	20	781
2017	$4,430	$4,040	N/A	20	800
2016	$4,300	$4,040	N/A	20	804

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bethel University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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