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Bethel University
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $30,995
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Median earnings
- $69,827
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bethel University is a private nonprofit college in Saint Paul, MN with 1,871 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, and admitted students average 1249 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $30,995 per year ($22,725 for families earning under $30,000). 72% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,827 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 88%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,642
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,494
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 29%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing610–650
200800
SAT Math580–650
200800
ACT Composite22–28
136
What Bethel University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $60,066
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $26,240
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,725
- $30–48k$19,848
- $48–75k$23,046
- $75–110k$25,966
- $110k+$37,644
Get a personal estimate with Bethel University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 72%
- Freshman retention
- 86%
- Median earnings
- $69,827
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,871
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 20%
- White77%
- Hispanic7%
- Black6%
- Asian5%
Bethel University FAQ
What is Bethel University's acceptance rate?+
Bethel University admits 88% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Bethel University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 610–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 580–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1249.
What ACT score do you need for Bethel University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–28.
Is Bethel University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bethel University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,642 students applied to Bethel University and 1,494 were admitted; 430 enrolled.
Does Bethel University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Bethel University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bethel University require an essay?+
Bethel University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bethel University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $60,066 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $30,995.
What is Bethel University's graduation rate?+
72% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 173160 · How we use this data
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