Union University
Jackson, TN
60% admitted · $22,995/yr after aid
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $13,267
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 29%
- Median earnings
- $49,011
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Bethel University is a private nonprofit college in McKenzie, TN with 1,547 undergraduates. It admits 60% of applicants, and admitted students average 972 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $13,267 per year ($12,551 for families earning under $30,000). 29% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,011 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 60%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,318
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,224
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 13%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing410–570
200800
SAT Math420–550
200800
ACT Composite15–21
136
What Bethel University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordNot considered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testConsidered
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $32,047
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $18,712
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,551
- $30–48k$13,382
- $48–75k$10,783
- $75–110k$13,710
- $110k+$17,465
Get a personal estimate with Bethel University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 29%
- Freshman retention
- 54%
- Median earnings
- $49,011
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,547
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 31%
- White51%
- Hispanic7%
- Black28%
- Asian1%
Bethel University FAQ
What is Bethel University's acceptance rate?+
Bethel University admits 60% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Bethel University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 410–570 on SAT Reading and Writing and 420–550 on SAT Math; the average total is 972.
What ACT score do you need for Bethel University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 15–21.
Is Bethel University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Bethel University?+
In Fall 2023, 3,318 students applied to Bethel University and 3,224 were admitted; 402 enrolled.
Does Bethel University consider legacy status?+
No. Bethel University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Bethel University require an essay?+
Bethel University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Bethel University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $32,047 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $13,267.
What is Bethel University's graduation rate?+
29% 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 219718 · How we use this data
Data notes for Bethel University
- Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.
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