Bethel Admission Requirements
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Bethel Admission Overview
Bethel admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Bethel admitted 60.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (A-) and SAT 830-1120 / ACT 15-21. Bethel 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 is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Bethel Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Bethel University
Acceptance Rate
The Bethel acceptance rate is 60.2%. Last year, 895 of 1,486 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate in Tennessee.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Bethel and can you get accepted?
Bethel is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Bethel University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.6. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Bethel GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.6Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.6
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Bethel typically have around a 3.6 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 is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #16 in Tennessee for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Bethel SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
830-1120Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
11%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 410
- Math 420
- Composite 830
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 570
- Math 550
- Composite 1120
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Bethel typically score around a 980 SAT (middle 50% 830–1120) 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 ranks #32 in the state of Tennessee for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 830 to 1120
SAT policy
Bethel 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Bethel ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
15-21Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
88%25th Percentile Scores
- English 14
- Math 15
- Composite 15
75th Percentile Scores
- English 21
- Math 20
- Composite 21
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Bethel typically have around a 18 ACT (mid-50 15–21) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 38th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Bethel places #33 among colleges in Tennessee for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 15 to 21
ACT policy
You may apply to Bethel without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 18.0 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.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
55% of Bethel University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 25% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Bethel University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Bethel University is $30.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Bethel is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 60.2% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.6 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (830-1120); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219718.
GPA calculator: Bethel University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026