Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
2,629undergraduates
88%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$30,375average net price per year
75%graduate in 6 years
87%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 1,642
- Admitted
- 1,494
- Admit rate
- 88%
- Admit rate, women
- 92%
- Admit rate, men
- 90%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 29%
- First-year students
- 430
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 3%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 520-625
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 545-615
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 34%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 23-29
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Considered, not required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered, not required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, not required |
Majors
62 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (5)
- Accounting Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Accounting and Finance Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (1 awarded), Bachelor's (118 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Organizational Behavior Studies Bachelor's (6 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (5)
- Art Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- Long Term Care Administration/Management Certificate (under 1 year) (5 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (89 awarded)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Certificate (under 1 year) (16 awarded)
Education (12)
- Art Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (21 awarded)
- Health Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Mathematics Teacher Education Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Social Studies Teacher Education Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Spanish Language Teacher Education Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Special Education and Teaching, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (4)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (26 awarded)
- Neuroscience Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (34 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (34 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Journalism Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (1)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (25 awarded)
Physical sciences (2)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Physics, General Bachelor's (21 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (3)
- Bible/Biblical Studies Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Lay Ministry Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Engineering (5)
- Computer Engineering, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Computer Software Engineering Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Engineering Science Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Mechanical Engineering Bachelor's (10 awarded)
Social sciences (4)
- Economics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Social Sciences, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (4)
- Data Science, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Digital Humanities Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Bachelor's (3 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (4)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Graphic Design Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Music Performance, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (1)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (7 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (2)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics (1)
- Spanish Language and Literature Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (22)
- Education, General Master's
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General Doctorate (research)
- Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision Master's
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship Doctorate (research)
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration Doctorate (research)
- International Teaching and Learning Post-bachelor's certificate
- Special Education and Teaching, General Master's
- Medical Science/Scientist Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery Master's
- Physician Associate/Assistant Master's
- Play Therapy/Therapist Post-bachelor's certificate
- Bible/Biblical Studies Post-bachelor's certificate
- Divinity/Ministry Master's, Doctorate (professional)
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling Master's
- Religious Education Master's
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Master's, Doctorate (professional)
- Theology/Theological Studies Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Organizational Behavior Studies Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's
- Religion/Religious Studies Master's
- Social Work Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $42,930
- Housing and food on campus
- $12,090
- Books and supplies
- $1,340
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,030
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $59,390
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $59,390
- Total cost living at home
- $50,088
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $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 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 99%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $25,924
- Got a grant from the college
- 99%
- Average grant from the college
- $22,176
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 19%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 62%
- Average amount borrowed
- $9,690
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 64%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 74%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 75%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 75%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 75%
- Came back for year two
- 87%
| Pell grant students | 68% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 74% |
| Neither | 80% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 357 | 75% |
| Men | 224 | 73% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Asian | 28 | 75% |
| Black | 18 | 39% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 27 | 59% |
| White | 465 | 77% |
| Two or more races | 24 | 71% |
| Race unknown | 14 | 71% (small group) |
| International | 3 | 67% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 662 | 78% | 17% |
| Started here, part-time | 151 | 67% | 15% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 169 | 60% | 25% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 16 | 44% (small group) | 31% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 3,521
- Undergraduates
- 2,629
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,940
- Part-time undergraduates
- 689
- Graduate students
- 892
- Students per faculty member
- 12 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 82%
- From out of state
- 16%
- From other countries
- 0%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 10%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 25%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 7%
| Women | 57% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 5% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 73% |
| Two or more races | 3% |
| Race unknown | 4% |
| International | 0% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 3900 Bethel Dr, Saint Paul, MN, 55112
- County
- Ramsey County
- Part of
- Bethel University
- Type
- Doctoral/Professional Universities
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Baptist
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Study abroad, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.