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ACCEPTANCE RATE

90.27%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

32

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$8,098

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Bethel University (Bethel)

1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN

Bethel University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in McKenzie, TN, which is a predominantly rural area.

BU's Cumberland Presbyterian affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Nearly four thousand students enroll at Bethel University annually.

Areas of study offered at Bethel University include:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Education
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • Psychology
  • Health And Clinical Professions

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Bethel University. Scores in a range of 16 to 22 on the ACT or 1430 to 1736 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of about 52% of which only 98% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found by calling BU or by completing the form here.

The cost of tuition is nearly $13,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Bethel University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include:

  • Baseball (NAIA Division II)
  • Basketball (NAIA Division II)
  • Football (NAIA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at bethelu.edu.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Bethel accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment at Bethel University is around 5,400 students, where graduate students make up roughly 8% of the student body.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

  • Annual tuition estimates are between $10,000-$12,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
  • Part time students pay in the range of $370 to $450 per unit

Financial Aid Details

The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.

 Percent of StudentsAverage Amount
Any Financial Aid100%-
Receiving Grants & Scholarships98%$15,232
Receiving Student Loans84%$5,730
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Bethel University may provide services to students like:

  • Online classes
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Assisting students to find work

Specialized Programs & Accreditations

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
    • * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2010)
  • Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
    • * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2010)
  • Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
    • * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2012)

Intercollegiate Athletics

Bethel is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Transouth Athletic Conference)
  • Basketball (Transouth Athletic Conference)
  • Football (Mid-South Conference)
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Bowling
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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

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Get more information about the programs offered by Bethel University by clicking the request information to the right.

(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)

  • English Language and Literature

  • Mathematics and Statistics

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