Bethel University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Mishawaka, IN
4.3 3 reviews

#17 Best Private Colleges in Indiana

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,167

Location Mishawaka, Indiana
Website betheluniversity.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Missionary Church Inc

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Bethel College Mishawaka (now Bethel University) is a private Christian liberal arts institution located in Mishawaka, Indiana, situated approximately 90 miles east of Chicago in the St. Joseph River Valley. The campus, established in 1947 by the Missionary Church, encompasses 75 acres of suburban grounds featuring a mix of modern and traditional brick buildings. As a faith-based institution, Bethel integrates Christian principles throughout its academic programs, with notable offerings in nursing, education, business, and ministry studies. The university maintains a selective admission process and requires students to adhere to a lifestyle covenant, with most undergraduates living in one of the campus's residential facilities. Bethel competes in the NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) as the Pilots, primarily participating in the Crossroads League.

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Ratings

Bethel University is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 900/1150
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/24
GPA 3.46

Acceptance Rate

97.7%

Applications Due Aug 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 27.4%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$34,600

Costs for Bethel University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$34,600
Books and Supplies		$1,230
Other Fees		$600
Room and Board		$11,140
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,980
Total One Year Cost		$49,550

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

49% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Bethel University are Business, Health Professions, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 33% of students major in Business, 15% in Health Professions, and 13% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.