Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Bethel University is 88.79% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.63%. 951 men and 1,538 women applied to Bethel and 825 men and 1,385 women students were accepted.
Among them, 183 men and 273 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bethel.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Bethel
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,4899511,53800
Admitted2,2108251,38500
Enrolled45618327300
Acceptance Rate 88.79%86.75%90.05%--
Yield 20.63%22.18%19.71%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 8 students (2% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 133 students (29%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bethel.
The median SAT score is 1,035 with 515 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 550 and the 25th percentile is 448. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 19 with 75th percentile score of 22 and 25th percentile score of 16 at Bethel. The median ACT math score is 17 and the ACT English score is 19.
The SAT and ACT scores at Bethel University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,159, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Bethel
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total92810351130
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing448515550
SAT Math480520580
ACT Composite161922
ACT Math151721
ACT English141922
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 456 first-year students enrolled in Bethel. The proportion of full-time students is 83.77% and part-time students is 16.23%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.13% and women students is 59.87%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Bethel.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Bethel
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total45618327300
Full-time38216521700
Part-time74185600
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Rank to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bethel. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bethel University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
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Bethel Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankRequired
High School Record (or Transcript)Not Considered
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Bethel University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bethel.
Admission Information for Applying to Bethel
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationwww.bethelu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.bethelu.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master

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