Bethel University Demographics & Diversity

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Saint Paul, MN
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 29%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Bethel University are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Bethel University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	78%
Black	5%
Hispanic	4%
Asian	4%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2%
International	0%
Race Unknown	7%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 52% more female students than male students enrolled at Bethel University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bethel University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Bethel University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	40%
Women	60%

Enrollment by gender for Bethel University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	1,432
Women	2,171

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 17%

Bethel University draws 83 percent of students from Minnesota, 17 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Minnesota, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Bethel University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	83%
Out of State	17%
Foreign	0%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$77,038 per year

22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,603

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	16.6%
Part-time undergraduates	17.5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173160.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026