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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 

98.7%
Admission Difficulty for Bethel College Mishawaka
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Bethel College-Mishawaka is 98.7%.  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, 822 out of the 833 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. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Bethel College-Mishawaka?

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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 1070 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT
  • 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 2024

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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. 66% of students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

940-1190

Applicants Submitting SAT 

66%
SAT Scores for Bethel College Mishawaka
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 470
Math 25th Percentile 470
Composite 25th Percentile 940
SAT Scores for Bethel College Mishawaka
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 600
Math 75th Percentile 590
Composite 75th Percentile 1190
Average SAT Score 1070

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 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 940-1190. Students who get into Bethel College Mishawaka score in the top 71 percent of all SAT test takers..  Bethel College-Mishawaka ranks #28 in the state of Indiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Bethel College-Mishawaka regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 940 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 940, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 810, 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 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 1065, you have around a 99% chance of being admitted. A 1190 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 
1190 and Above Good >99%
1065 to 1190 Avg + 99%-99%
940 to 1065 Avg - 98%-99%
815 to 940 Reach 96%-98%
Less than 815 Low <96%
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Bethel College-Mishawaka ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

10%
ACT Scores for Bethel College Mishawaka
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 17
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 19
ACT Scores for Bethel College Mishawaka
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 24
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Bethel College-Mishawaka?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Bethel College-Mishawaka is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 24.  The school ranks #31 in Indiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

10 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Bethel College Mishawaka.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Bethel College Mishawaka is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Bethel College-Mishawaka for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 99% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 99% with a 24 ACT score.

Bethel College Mishawaka admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >99%
21 to 24 Avg + 99%-99%
19 to 21 Avg - 98%-99%
17 to 19 Reach 97%-98%
Less than 17 Low <97%
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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 500 333 833
Accepted 492 330 822
Acceptance Rate 98% 99% 99%
Enrolled 125 101 226
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 31% 27%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

113

Applicants have 113 days left until the Fall 2025 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

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Bethel College Mishawaka is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.46 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1070 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.

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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, 2025