Bethel Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 87.80%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1230. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $44,226
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Bethel:
- Total Enrollment: 3,603, including 741 online students
- 2,755 Undergraduate, 848 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.7% men, 60.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 71%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 86%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 111 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 29 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 27 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Bethel Overview
Bethel University (Bethel) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Saint Paul, MN. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Bethel's tuition & fees is $44,226 for the academic year 2024-2025. 72% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,856.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,603 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Bethel's acceptance rate is 87.80% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.95%. The median SAT score is 1230 and the ACT score is 26.
Bethel ranked 2nd in Minnesota 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 $44,226. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,260.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $45,561 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,963.
| Undergraduate | $44,226 |
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| Graduate | $10,260 |
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| Undergraduate | $45,561 |
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| Graduate | $9,963 |
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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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