Bethel University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

91.0%

Acceptance Rate

2,012

Undergrads

$28,439

Net Price / Year

75.2%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Bethel University

Bethel University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Saint Paul, MN. The school enrolls approximately 3,603 students. With an acceptance rate of 91.0%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 3,603

Men 1,432

Women 2,171

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 19.0%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 86%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education Teacher Education Accreditation...

Admissions Data

91.0%

Acceptance Rate

1,754

Applications

415

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

610

650

SAT Math

580

650

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	1,754	1,540	415	87.8%
2022	2,199	1,594	445	72.5%
2020	1,646	1,426	477	86.6%
2018	2,184	1,540	611	70.5%
2016	1,798	1,481	558	82.4%

Costs & Financial Aid

$28,439

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

19.0%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

75.2%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	143	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	129	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	68	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	49	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	47	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	36	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	34	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	32	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	31	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	31	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	29	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	28	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	28	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	26	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	26	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	24	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	24	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	21	N/A	N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.	20	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	19	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	18	N/A	N/A
Physics.	18	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	18	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	18	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	17	N/A	N/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.	17	N/A	N/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.	15	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	15	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	14	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	14	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	13	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	13	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	13	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	12	N/A	N/A
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other.	11	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	10	N/A	N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.	10	N/A	N/A
History.	9	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	8	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	8	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	8	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	7	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	7	N/A	N/A
Engineering Science.	7	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	7	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	7	N/A	N/A
Religious Education.	6	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	6	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	6	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	5	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$4,100,347

Total Athletics Expenses

$4,100,347

Total Athletics Revenue

484

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	106	$575,217	$575,217	N/A
Ice Hockey	Coed	51	$442,176	$442,176	N/A
Basketball	Coed	29	$409,005	$409,005	N/A
Soccer	Coed	60	$216,258	$216,258	N/A
Baseball	Men	54	$179,235	$179,235	N/A
Volleyball	Women	21	$177,192	$177,192	N/A
Softball	Women	22	$165,564	$165,564	N/A
Golf	Coed	19	$135,704	$135,704	N/A
Tennis	Coed	21	$112,591	$112,591	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	39	$99,484	$99,484	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	110	$85,926	$85,926	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	111	$85,926	$85,926	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	13
Motor Vehicle Theft	7
Fondling	5
Burglary	4