Bethel Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 60.23%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 920. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $18,712
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Bethel:
- Total Enrollment: 2,936, including 1,295 online students
- 2,674 Undergraduate, 262 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 46.3% men, 53.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 35%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 54%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 54 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 14 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 4 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 McKenzie, TN. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Bethel's tuition & fees is $18,712 for the academic year 2024-2025. 91% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,651.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,936 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
Bethel's acceptance rate is 60.23% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 32.18%. The median SAT score is 920 and the ACT score is 18.
Bethel ranked 10th in Tennessee Colleges rankings. Bethel University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Bethel University is $18,712. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,525.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $19,974 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $17,998.
| Undergraduate | $18,712 |
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| Graduate | $15,525 |
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| Undergraduate | $19,974 |
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| Graduate | $17,998 |
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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.
Special Learning Opportunities at Bethel
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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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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