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Bethel College-Mishawaka Admission Requirements

Mishawaka, Indiana

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Your chances of getting into Bethel College Mishawaka

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

99.5%
Admission Difficulty for Bethel College Mishawaka
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Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is 99.5%.  Its admission rate is the 47th lowest in Indiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Bethel College-Mishawaka and can you get accepted?

Bethel College Mishawaka is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 748 out of the 752 who applied were admitted.

Bethel College Mishawaka typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 33% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Bethel College-Mishawaka?

99% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Bethel College Mishawaka you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.46 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 860 on the SAT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Bethel College-Mishawaka GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.46

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Bethel College Mishawaka?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Bethel College-Mishawaka are to have around a 3.46 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.46 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Bethel College-Mishawaka accepts 99% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Bethel College-Mishawaka is 3.46 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #22 in Indiana for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Bethel College-Mishawaka is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Bethel College Mishawaka students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 18.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 23.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 15.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 10.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Bethel College-Mishawaka SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Bethel College Mishawaka. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 5% of students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

800-920

Applicants Submitting SAT 

5%
SAT Scores for Bethel College Mishawaka
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 410
Math 25th Percentile 390
Composite 25th Percentile 800
SAT Scores for Bethel College Mishawaka
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 460
Math 75th Percentile 460
Composite 75th Percentile 920
Average SAT Score 860

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Bethel College Mishawaka?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Bethel College-Mishawaka is 860 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 800-920. Students who get into Bethel College Mishawaka score in the top 91 percent of all SAT test takers..  Bethel College-Mishawaka ranks #39 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 860 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Bethel College-Mishawaka regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 800 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 800, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 740, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Bethel College Mishawaka is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 860 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 860, you have around a 99% chance of being admitted. A 920 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 99% chance of getting in.

Bethel College Mishawaka admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
920 and Above Good >99%
860 to 920 Avg + 99%-99%
800 to 860 Avg - 98%-99%
740 to 800 Reach 96%-98%
Less than 740 Low <96%
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Bethel College-Mishawaka ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

1%
ACT Scores for Bethel College Mishawaka
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for Bethel College Mishawaka
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

72% of Bethel College Mishawaka freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 37% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Bethel College Mishawaka students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 17%
Top 25% of class 37%
Top 50% of class 72%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Bethel College Mishawaka admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 442 310 752
Accepted 441 307 748
Acceptance Rate 100% 99% 99%
Enrolled 122 126 248
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 28% 41% 33%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

281

Applicants have 281 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Bethel College Mishawaka is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Bethel College Mishawaka and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Bethel College Mishawaka Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Bethel College Mishawaka
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150145 IPEDS survey data for Bethel College Mishawaka.

Last updated February 24, 2024