Overview
Enrollment
| Location | North Newton, Kansas |
| Online | bethelks.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Other (none of the above) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Bethel College is a private Mennonite liberal arts institution located in North Newton, Kansas, approximately 30 miles north of Wichita. Founded in 1887 by Mennonite settlers, it is the oldest Mennonite college in North America and operates on a 90-acre campus characterized by native Kansas prairie landscaping and limestone buildings. The college maintains its historic connection to Mennonite Church USA while welcoming students of all faiths, offering undergraduate programs with particular strengths in nursing, teacher education, and natural sciences. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing provided in four residential halls, and the college competes in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) as the Threshers.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Bethel College-North Newton is rated within the lower 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1090 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $240 |
| Room and Board | $9,410 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,602 |
| Total One Year Cost | $47,902 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 16% |
| Business | 15% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 13% |
| Education | 8% |
| Human Services | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024