Bethel University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Saint Paul, MN
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#10 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota

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Overview

Total enrollment

3,603

Location Saint Paul, Minnesota
Website bethel.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Baptist

Best Colleges Rank

#387

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

Located in the suburban Arden Hills area of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Bethel University operates as a private evangelical Christian institution approximately 20 minutes from the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan center. The 247-acre wooded campus features modern academic buildings and residential facilities surrounding Lake Valentine. Founded in 1871 as a Baptist seminary in Chicago, Bethel relocated to St. Paul in 1914 and evolved into a comprehensive university offering programs across four schools: arts and sciences, adult and professional studies, graduate studies, and seminary. The university maintains selective admission standards and is recognized for its programs in nursing, business, education, and ministry preparation. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing options including traditional residence halls and apartment-style accommodations.

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Ratings

Bethel University is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

8 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Challenging

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1190/1300
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 22/28
GPA 3.6

Acceptance Rate

87.8%

Applications Due May 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 26.9%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,226

Costs for Bethel University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$44,226
Books and Supplies		$1,380
Other Fees		$176
Room and Board		$12,170
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,090
Total One Year Cost		$61,042

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$50,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

73% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Bethel University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 24% of students major in Business, 18% in Health Professions, and 10% in Education.