Bethel University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,819
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	89%
Students retention rate	86%
On-time graduation rate	74%

Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Bethel University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 89% indicates that Bethel University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bethel University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Bethel University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Bethel University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

88.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,080

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

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

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,080

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.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Bethel University received on average $24,534 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,534

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	120	25%	$4,475	$537,028
Other Federal Grant	120	25%	$4,752	$570,273
State Grant/Scholarships	167	35%	$6,024	$1,005,995
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	469	99%	$21,173	$9,930,263
Total Grant & Scholarships	469	99%	$24,534	$11,506,531

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bethel University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bethel University students is 74.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.6%.

74.3%

asian 70.4% 19 students
African American 60.0% 9 students
white 78.0% 384 students
unknown 46.1% 12 students
hispanic 60.0% 18 students
International Students 66.7% 4 students
Mixed Race 61.1% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Football Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Bethel University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bethel University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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