School Information

30.3
Total Enrollment 437
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 9 : 1

Bethel College

http://www.bethelks.edu
300 E 27th St, North Newton, Kansas 67117-8061
(316) 283-2500

Bethel College is a four-year liberal arts college in south central Kansas. It is the oldest Mennonite college in North America, founded in 1887 for the advancement of postsecondary education in a Christian community. It is affiliated with Mennonite Church USA. Bethel is a self-governing, independent legal corporation with close ties to its constituent churches and communities. By tradition and by choice, Bethel College continues to base its mission on its Anabaptist and academic identity. Bethel seeks to be a diverse community of learners, committed to the search for authentic faith and empirical understanding, and to provide (1) rigorous instruction ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Other
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Bethel College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 96.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,008), and 70% receive loans ($9,039 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,770.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Bethel College is $15,817 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 387 people applied to Bethel College. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (75.0% male & 75.0% female ) and 32.0% accepted (29.0% male and 36.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     70.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     76.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     43.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     50.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     69.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline before December 1
Admissions Office Phone 316- 284-5230
Admissions Office Email admissions@bethelks.edu
Admissions Office Address 300 East 27th Street North Newton, KS 67117
Admissions Website http://www.bethelks.edu/future_students/staff/letter.php (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.bethelks.edu/future_students/apply_now/index.php
Application Fee $20

In order to be accepted to Bethel College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 700
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 730
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 29
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 29
 
Bethel College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 9
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 9
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 15
Business/Commerce, General 15
Communication, journalism, and related programs 5
Mass Communication/Media Studies 5
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer Science 2
Education 6
Elementary Education and Teaching 6
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
English language and literature/letters 1
English Language and Literature, General 1
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 2
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 51
Athletic Training/Trainer 3
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 48
History 4
History, General 4
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 0
Natural Sciences 0
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 3
Health and Physical Education, General 3
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical sciences 1
Chemistry, General 1
Physics, General 0
Psychology 3
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General 3
Public administration and social service professions 6
Social Work 6
Theology and religious vocations
Youth Ministry
Visual and performing arts 5
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
Music, General 3
 
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