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Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN · Suburb · 1,871 students
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$28,556
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
73%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$63,764
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
88%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Bethel University is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution renowned for seamlessly integrating Christian faith with rigorous academics, offering standout programs in nursing, business, biokinetics, and education. Situated on a scenic 247-acre campus along Lake Valentine in the Twin Cities suburbs, student life is defined by a close-knit, service-oriented culture anchored by regular chapel gatherings and strong mentorship from faculty. Bethel distinctly sets itself apart through its nationally recognized BUILD program for students with intellectual disabilities and a campus-wide commitment to developing ethical, faith-informed leaders equipped to serve a diverse world.

Location
Saint Paul, MN, 55112 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
12 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$44,226
Housing & food (on campus)$12,170
Books & supplies$1,380
Cost of attendance$47,045
Average net price$28,556
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$44,226
Housing & food (on campus)$12,170
Books & supplies$1,380
Cost of attendance$47,045
Average net price$28,556
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.bethel.edu
How it’s made up · 2027-28
Bethel University’s own figures for 2027-28, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$28,080
Fees$390
Housing$7,560
Food$6,875
Books & supplies$1,280
Personal expenses$2,280
Transportation$580
Total published by the school$47,045
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$22,218
$30–48k
$22,279
$48–75k
$20,071
$75–110k
$24,963
$110k+
$33,155
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
73%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
63%
Back for yr 2
86%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
76% graduated · 17% transferred · 7% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$55,145
10 yrs after entry$63,764
Debt
Median at graduation$21,500
Monthly payment$228
Middle 50% owe$9.3k–$27k
90th percentile$31,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
88%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1249
R 610–650 · M 580–650
ACT midpoint
24
Comp 22–28 · E 20–29 · M 22–28
SAT middle 50%: 1190–1300
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Student Body
Gender
Men 45%Women 55%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
19%
First-gen
19%
Family income
$77,425
Independent
27%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
77%
Hispanic
7%
Black
6%
Asian
5%
Two or more
3%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Ice Hockey
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$55,145
After 10 yrs
$63,764
Business Administration, Management and Operations128
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing91
Psychology, General40
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness38
Biology, General29
Communication and Media Studies28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods25
Physics24
Special Education and Teaching17
Social Work17
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology15
Human Resources Management and Services15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas13
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other11
Design and Applied Arts11
Neurobiology and Neurosciences10
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$109M
Full-time faculty
36%
Faculty salary
$8,331/mo
Teaching spend
$9,737
per student
Federal loans
44%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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