Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009058
- Phone: (507) 344-7000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
78.52%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
72FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,904Average 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
School Map
Bethel University (blc)
700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN
Bethel University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Paul, MN, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The Baptist affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Over 4,200 students enroll at Bethel University yearly.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs Bethel University offers:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Psychology
- Education
The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score between 1020 to 1305 on the SAT, or 22 to 28 for the ACT is common among admitted students. An estimated 80% of all students that applied were accepted at this school, with 36% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $32,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's net price calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is estimated to be $5,400. Some students at Bethel University may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at Bethel University through the NCAA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs offered include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
Students who wish to learn more about Bethel University may take a look at their website at http://www.bethel.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the applicants Bethel University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Bethel University has a total student population of about 3,700. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 17% enrolling as graduate students and 77% as undergraduate students.
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
- Tuition is estimated to be around $42,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- Per unit charges are around $1,800 for part time students
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $23,246 |
Receiving Student Loans | 71% | $8,558 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Bethel University may provide services like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
- Day care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: Bethel University
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Nurse Midwifery Education Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
Campus: Bethel Seminary of the East
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2000)
Campus: Bethel Seminary of the East at New York Center
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2004)
Campus: Bethel Seminary of the East at New England Center
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2000)
Campus: Bethel Seminary of the East at Washington DC Center
- Theology (Ministry) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools (since 2004)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bethel University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Basketball (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Football (Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
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.
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,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, B, M)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (B, C, M)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (B)
Education
- Education (C, M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Special Education (M)
- Physical Education (B)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (D)
- ESL (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Physician Assistant (M)
- Nurse Midwife (M)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Nursing Administration (M)
- Nursing Education (C)
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- Counseling Psychology (M)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Political Science (B)
- International Relations (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
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- Northwestern College - St Paul in Thief River Falls, MN (1 miles away)
- Hamline University in Saint Peter, MN (6 miles away)
- Augsburg College in Coon Rapids, MN (7 miles away)
- Concordia University - Saint Paul in Moorhead, MN (8 miles away)
- North Central University in Bloomington, MN (8 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009058
- Phone: (507) 344-7000
- School Homepage