Bethel College-North Newton Admission Requirements

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Bethel College-North Newton Admission Overview

Bethel College-North Newton admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Bethel College-North Newton admitted 93.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (A-) and SAT 860-1090 / ACT 19-24. Bethel College-North Newton is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bethel College-North Newton is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bethel College-North Newton Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

93.5%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The Bethel College-North Newton acceptance rate is 93.5%. Last year, 1,079 of 1,154 applicants were admitted. That is the 21st lowest acceptance rate in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

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

Bethel College-North Newton is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Bethel College North Newton typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.54. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 16% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bethel College-North Newton GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.54

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.54

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Bethel College-North Newton typically have around a 3.54 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Bethel College-North Newton is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #5 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Bethel College North Newton freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	15.22%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	23.19%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	11.59%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	23.91%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	14.49%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.42%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.17%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Bethel College-North Newton SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

860-1090

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 430
Math 430
Composite 860

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 530
Math 560
Composite 1090

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Bethel College-North Newton typically score around a 980 SAT (middle 50% 860–1090) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 36th percentile nationally. Bethel College-North Newton ranks #13 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 860 to 1090

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SAT policy

Bethel College-North Newton is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 980 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Bethel College North Newton
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1090+	Above 75th	>97%
980 to 1090	Avg +	94%-97%
860 to 980	Avg -	89%-94%
Below 860	Below mid-50	<89%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Bethel College-North Newton ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 19
Math 18
Composite 19

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 24
Composite 24

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Bethel College-North Newton typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 19–24) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Bethel College-North Newton places #4 among colleges in Kansas for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Bethel College-North Newton without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 21.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Bethel College North Newton
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24+	Above 75th	>97%
21 to 24	Avg +	94%-97%
19 to 21	Avg -	90%-94%
Below 19	Below mid-50	<90%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

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Admission Statistics

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

Bethel College North Newton admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	502	652	1,154
Accepted	481	598	1,079
Acceptance Rate	96%	92%	94%
Enrolled	82	88	170
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	17%	15%	16%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Bethel College North Newton application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Bethel College North Newton
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Bethel College-North Newton is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.54 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (860-1090); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025