Bethel Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 97.66%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1020. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $34,600
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Bethel:
- Total Enrollment: 1,167, including 232 online students
- 1,065 Undergraduate, 102 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.2% men, 55.8% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 1%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 72%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 75 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 17 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Bethel Overview
Bethel University (Bethel) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Mishawaka, IN. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Bethel's tuition & fees is $34,600 for the academic year 2024-2025. 86% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,671.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,167 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Bethel's acceptance rate is 97.66% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.44%. The median SAT score is 1020 and the ACT score is 18.
Bethel ranked 18th in Indiana Colleges rankings. Bethel University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Bethel University is $34,600. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,744.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $35,929 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,198.
| Undergraduate | $34,600 |
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| Graduate | $9,744 |
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| Undergraduate | $35,929 |
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| Graduate | $10,198 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Bethel University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Bethel
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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