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Bethel University

Bethel University is a small, private institution located in Saint Paul, mn. Founded in 1871, Bethel University offers undergraduate degrees in 96 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 3

2,629 undergraduates

$42,930 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Bethel University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 91.0%

SAT score average 1243

ACT score average 25

Average high school GPA 3.60

Application fee $0.00

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bethel University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

12 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Health and Medical Professions

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Other

Education and Teaching

Social Sciences and Psychology

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Communication and Media Studies

Theological and Ministerial Studies

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Psychology, General

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $42,930

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,090

Books & supplies $1,340

Other expenses $3,030

Cost of attendance* $59,390

Average financial aid package $34,618

Estimated cost $24,772 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $42,930

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,090

Books & supplies $1,340

Other expenses $3,030

Cost of attendance* $59,390

Average financial aid package $34,618

Estimated cost $24,772 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bethel University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,629, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

3,521

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

71%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bethel University, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

3900 Bethel Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55112

6516386400

https://www.bethel.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bethel University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bethel University?

Bethel University is located in Saint Paul, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at Bethel University?

The acceptance rate for Bethel University is 91%.

What’s the average GPA for Bethel University?

The average high school GPA for Bethel University students was 3.60.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bethel University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bethel University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $237,560.

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