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Overview |
Bethel University | |||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | |||
| Setting | Large Suburban | |||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | bethel.edu | |||
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Costs |
Bethel University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | |||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% |
Admission |
Bethel University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 1,642 | |||
| Admitted | 1,494 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | |||
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| % Men | 8% | |||
| % Women | 17% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 78% | |||
| % Black | 5% | |||
| % Hispanic | 4% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | |||
| % International | 0% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 7% |
Students |
Bethel University | |||
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| % In-State | 82% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | |||
Campus |
Bethel University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/