Bethel University offers 90 major programs for degree granting/certificate programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 24 major programs - 1 Certificate, 2 Associate, 3 Bachelors, 9 Masters, and 9 Post-graduate Certificate.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $44,226 for undergraduate programs and $10,260 for graduate programs.
Total 741 students out of total 3,603 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 424 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.
Bethel University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Online Degrees / Programs Overview
| School Name | Bethel University |
| Type | Four-year, Private (not-for-profit) |
| Address | 3900 Bethel Dr, Saint Paul, MN |
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| Online Students | 741 Enrolled Online Exclusively 1,137 Enrolled in Some Online Courses |
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| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $44,226 |
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| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,260 |
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| Student to Faculty | 14:1 (7.14%) |
| Online Degree Programs |
| Total | 24 Programs |
| Certificate | 1 Programs |
| Associates | 2 Programs |
| Bachelors | 3 Programs |
| Masters | 9 Programs |
| Post-Graduate | 9 Programs |
2025 Tuition & Fees
The following table and chart describe 2024-2025 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Bethel University. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. The tuition & fees is $44,226 for all students. For graduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees is $10,260 for all students.
The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $1,840 for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $570 for all students.
Online Programs By Area of Study
Bethel University offers 90 degree programs through Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 24 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 1 Certificates, 2 Associates, 3 Bachelors, 9 Masters, 9 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters.
The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.
Total Number of Online Degree Programs
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors |
Masters | Doctorate |
Post-Graduate |
| Online Programs | 1 | 2 | 3 |
9 | NOT OFFERED | 9 |
| Overall Programs | 1 | 2 | 54 |
16 | 6 | 11 |
Majors and number of completers
The following tables show the offered programs by degree/certificate along with number of completers for each program last year.
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
| Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 13 |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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| International Teaching and Learning | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
34 |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
| Religion/Religious Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 11 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
6 |
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| Religious Education | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
NOT OFFERED |
1 |
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| Theology/Theological Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 12 |
NOT OFFERED |
3 |
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| Divinity/Ministry | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 13 |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
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| Theology and Religious Vocations (other) | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
3 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
| Social Work | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 21 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
| Medical Scientist | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 15 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 14 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED | 9 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate | Post-Graduate |
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED |
1 |
ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 35 |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Accounting | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
1 | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
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| Organizational Behavior Studies | NOT OFFERED |
NOT OFFERED |
4 | 8 |
NOT OFFERED |
6 |
Distance Learning Program Student Population
At Bethel University, there are 3,603 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,878 students were attending classes through distance learning (741 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,137 are enrolled in some online courses).
Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
| Total Enrollment | 3,603 | |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 741 |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 1,137 |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 1,725 |
By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 741 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 578 Minnesota Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 153 students living in the U.S. States other than Minnesota, and 10 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.
Distance Learning Enrollment By Student Location
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 741 | |
| Minnesota Resident | 578 |
| Other State In U.S. | 153 |
| Outside of U.S. | 10 |
Distance Learning Enrollment By Degree
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 741 | |
| Undergraduate | 433 |
| Graduate | 308 |
Distance Learning Enrollment Undergraduate Students
| Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses | 433 | |
| Degree/Certificate Seeking | 128 |
| Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking | 305 |