Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Bethel University reported a 91.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Bethel University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Saint Paul, MN, with an SAT reference of 1230 and an ACT reference of 26. The historical average net price is $28,556 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

91.0%

1,642 applicants

SAT reference

1230

Combined score

ACT reference

26

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$28,556

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Bethel University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)106512301300
ACT (composite, 1–36)232629

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

73.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

85.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,871

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Bethel University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$22,218
$30,001 – $48,000$22,279
$48,001 – $75,000$20,071
$75,001 – $110,000$24,963
$110,000+$33,155

Top Majors at Bethel University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing146
Health Professions100
Education62
Biological & Biomedical Sciences44
Psychology34
Communication & Journalism29
Parks, Recreation & Fitness25
Physical Sciences25
Theology & Religious Vocations19
Engineering18

Financial Aid at Bethel University

About Bethel University

Official website: https://www.bethel.edu/

Admissions: https://www.bethel.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Bethel University

What is the acceptance rate at Bethel University?

Bethel University reported a 91% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,642. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Bethel University?

The historical 91% acceptance rate suggests Bethel University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bethel University?

The imported historical records for Bethel University include an SAT reference value of 1230 and an ACT reference value of 26. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Bethel University?

The stored historical average net price at Bethel University is $28,556 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $25,924 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Bethel University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Bethel University is 73%. its stored first-year retention rate is 86%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Bethel University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Bethel University?

Bethel University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on March 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Bethel University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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