School Information

34.0
Total Enrollment 4,361
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 11 : 1

Bethel University

http://www.bethel.edu
3900 Bethel Dr, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55112-6902
(651) 638-6400

Bethel University has a clear mission: boldly informed and motivated by the Christian faith, Bethel educates and energizes men and women for leadership, scholarship, and service. A world-class university, Bethel prepares graduates to serve in strategic capacities to renew minds, live out biblical truth, transform culture, and advance the gospel. This mission lays the foundation for three pillars that have always guided Bethel: rigorous academics, vibrant campus life, and Christ-centered spirituality.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Bethel University, 99.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 82.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $10,661), and 64% receive loans ($6,815 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,920. Off campus it is around $7,370.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Bethel University is $23,529 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 2,618 people applied to Bethel University. Of the applicants, 78.0% were admitted (79.0% male & 77.0% female ) and 45.0% accepted (51.0% male and 41.0% female)

Of the 3,411 undergraduate students at Bethel University, 19.0% are part-time. A majority (81.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 33.0% of the 950 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     76.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     85.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     69.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     76.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     72.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 651-638-6242
Admissions Office Email BUadmissions-cas@bethel.edu
Admissions Office Address 3900 Bethel Drive St. Paul, MN 55112-6999
Admissions Website http://www.bethel.edu/admissions/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://cas.bethel.edu/admissions/apply/index.html

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

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 513
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 678
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 510
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 668
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 28
 
Bethel University Programs
 

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

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 0
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 37
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 5
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 32
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 2 247 131
Accounting and Finance 0
Business Administration and Management, General 186 107
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 2 19
Organizational Behavior Studies 42 24
Communication, journalism, and related programs 68 15
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 52 15
Journalism 6
Mass Communication/Media Studies 10
Computer and information sciences and support services 5
Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Education 3 113 54 4
Art Teacher Education 2
Biology Teacher Education 1
Business Teacher Education 0
Chemistry Teacher Education 1
Education, General 3 14
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities 0
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 0 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 3
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 6
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 56
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 9
French Language Teacher Education 1
Health Teacher Education 1
Mathematics Teacher Education 4
Music Teacher Education 5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 10
Physics Teacher Education 1
Reading Teacher Education 0
Social Studies Teacher Education 9
Spanish Language Teacher Education 3
Special Education and Teaching, General 31
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 10
Engineering 3
Engineering Science 3
English language and literature/letters 20
English Composition 1
English Language and Literature, General 19
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 12
French Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 10
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 141 13
Athletic Training/Trainer 16
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 7
Nursing, Other 13
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 0 118
History 16
History, General 16
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 31 7
Gerontology 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 20
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 11
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Science 2
Environmental Studies 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 4
Health and Physical Education, General 4
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 0
Philosophy and religious studies 8
Philosophy 8
Physical sciences 18
Chemistry, General 7
Physics, General 11
Psychology 4 46 36
Clinical Child Psychology 4
Counseling Psychology 36
Psychology, General 46
Public administration and social service professions 15
Social Work 15
Social sciences 38
Economics, General 5
International Relations and Affairs 7
Political Science and Government, General 14
Social Sciences, General 12
Theology and religious vocations 47
Bible/Biblical Studies 30
Religious/Sacred Music 0
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 8
Youth Ministry 9
Visual and performing arts 1 23 8
Art/Art Studies, General 12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6
Music Performance, General 4
Music, General 1
Musicology and Ethnomusicology 1 8
 
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