Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Bethel University is 72.49% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.92%. 941 men and 1,258 women applied to Bethel and 659 men and 935 women students were accepted.
Among them, 174 men and 271 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.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,199 | 941 | 1,258 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,594 | 659 | 935 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 445 | 174 | 271 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 72.49% | 70.03% | 74.32% | - | - |
| Yield | 27.92% | 26.40% | 28.98% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 197 students (45%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bethel.
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 20 at Bethel. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 23.
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 24 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 27 |
| ACT English | 19 | 23 | 28 |
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 445 first-year students enrolled in Bethel. The proportion of full-time students is 98.88% and part-time students is 1.12%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.10% and women students is 60.90%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Bethel.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 445 | 174 | 271 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 440 | 172 | 268 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 Record (or Transcript) 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 reqired, but 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 .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bethel.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.bethel.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.bethel.edu/undergrad/admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |