3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112
United States
Certificates / Diplomas
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
About
Bethel University is a leader in Christian higher education with around 4,300 students from 49 states and 28 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate,
seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, MN, Bethel offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees in approximately 80 relevant fields. We've been a leader and model in Christian higher education since 1871. For generations, our fusion of evangelical faith with top-ranked academics has transformed women and men, preparing them for unique callings in the kingdom of God. A Bethel education prepares students to follow their dreams, do work that matters, and live with purpose so they can make a difference in their careers, their communities, and our world. We are a community of gracious servants, compassionate friends, and diligent scholars who are confident in our abilities and humble in our faith. Popular programs for undergraduates include business, education, nursing, biological sciences and biokinetics. The Department of Physics and Engineering has a tradition of excellence and a strong national reputation while offering majors in Applied Physics and Physics, as well as in such standalone programs as Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering. Bethel’s B.S. in biokinetics meets a growing need in the marketplace and features the Exercise Medicine and Prevention Center, giving students hands-on laboratory experience. Bethel is highly ranked nationally for the percentage of students participating in study abroad programs, with many options for off-campus study. Adult undergraduate students enroll in convenient evening and online degree-completion programs in fields like nursing and business. Graduate programs train leaders in healthcare, education, and business, including the M.S. in Medical Sciences, the M.A. in Special Education and the MBA. Bethel Seminary is among the 15 largest accredited seminaries in the United States and offers programs that blend online learning with week-long classroom intensives, making them a popular option for students serving throughout the country and the world. The Master of Arts, Master of Divinity, and Doctor of Ministry degree programs focus on developing whole leaders who are prepared to serve wherever they are called. For more information about Bethel University, visit www.bethel.edu.
Cost
Living On-Campus
43,535
Living Off-Campus
44,560
Living with Family
39,270
Average Net Price
$30,375 / year
This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.
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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000:
$22,031
$30,001-$48,000:
$20,796
$48,001-$75,000:
$22,279
$75,001-$110,000:
$27,603
Over $110,000:
$33,418
This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.
College Profile
Student/Faculty Ratio
16:1
Size of Student Body
4,006
Average Class Size
19
Graduate Students Enrolled
1,344
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American:
6%
Hispanic:
7%
Asian:
5%
White:
74%
Two or more races:
3%
Unknown:
4%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger:
40%
20 to 24:
49%
25 to 34:
5%
35 to 44:
4%
45 and Older:
3%
Breakdown by Gender
Men:
43%
Women:
57%
New entering students who are transfers
19%
Student Success
Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
75%
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Completers within 6 years by race
American Indian or Alaska Native:
50%
Black or African American:
44%
Hispanic:
59%
Asian:
75%
White:
78%
Two or more races:
71%
Unknown:
79%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men:
74%
Women:
76%
Retention Rate
83%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time:
87%
Part-time:
40%
Campus Settings
Financial Aid
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$22,134
The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.
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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid:
$5,452
Institutional grant aid:
$20,462
Federal grant aid:
$4,881
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000:
$32,844
$30,001-$48,000:
$30,339
$48,001-$75,000:
$32,179
$75,001-$110,000:
$27,095
Over $110,000:
$21,026
School Scholarships
Yes
Required Financial Aid Application(s):
Financial Aid Application Deadline(s):
Varies. * Physics and Engineering Scholarship application due January 15 * Arts and Humanities Scholarship application due January 15 *
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002338
Financial Aid Contact
Cumulative Debt
This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.
Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
- Bachelor's Degree: $27,000
- Master's Degree: $43,688
- Doctorate: $43,204
Percent of Graduates With Loans
- Bachelor's Degree: 70%
- Master's Degree: 61%
- Doctorate: 55%
Admission Information
- Common applications (online)
- School applications (online)
- Either ACT or SAT
- High School Diploma or GED
- CLT. We are also Test Optional.
- Transcripts
- Application Essay
- Names of references will be contacted as necessary.
- Accepts dual credits
- Accepts exam-based credits
- Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines
Applications Deadline
Rolling admissions; majority of students are admitted by November 1st or March 1st
Rolling Admissions Deadline
n/a
Financial Aid Application Deadline
Varies. * Physics and Engineering Scholarship application due January 15 * Arts and Humanities Scholarship application due January 15 *
Admissions Contact
Graduate Employment Outcomes
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