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#18 Best Private Colleges in Tennessee

Bethel University

McKenzie, Tennessee

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Overview

Enrollment

4,686
Bethel University overview
Location McKenzie, Tennessee
Online bethelu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Cumberland Presbyterian
Bethel University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Bethel University is located in McKenzie, Tennessee, approximately 120 miles west of Nashville in the rural northwestern region of the state. Established in 1842 as a Cumberland Presbyterian institution, the campus spans 247 acres featuring a mix of historic and modern academic buildings. The private liberal arts university maintains a selective admissions process and offers undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular emphasis on business, education, nursing, and criminal justice studies. Bethel competes in the Mid-South Conference of the NAIA, where its athletic programs, particularly basketball and bass fishing, have achieved national recognition. The university provides traditional dormitory housing and apartment-style residences for its undergraduate population.

Ratings

3/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

2/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

1/10

Value

Bethel is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
Bethel University overview
SAT 928/1130
ACT 16/22
GPA 3.6

Applications Accepted

88.8% 
Bethel University overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$16,222
Costs for Bethel University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,260
Room and Board $13,446
Budget for Other Expenses$1,200
Total One Year Cost$33,328

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

32% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Bethel University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 78%
Education 5%
Biology 3%
Health Professions 3%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 2%

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Last updated February 24, 2024