Bethel University

St. Paul, MN

Bethel University

St. Paul, MN

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Undergrad Christian Life

Tuition & Fees

$45,960

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
28
25th
19
75th
27
25th
18
75th
28
25th
20
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undergraduateRatios

40%

male

60%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,594
Declined 605
Total Received 2,199
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Private

2,592

undergraduate students

954

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1871, Bethel University is a private evangelical university that is known for its strong programs in business, nursing, and education. It is located on a 247-acre campus in Arden Hills, Minnesota—20 minutes from downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,546
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

Social Networks

289-acre, suburban campus in Arden Hills (population: 10,362), 10 miles from St. Paul. Air, bus, and train serve St. Paul. School operates transportation to college-owned apartments, local shopping centers, and mass transit connections.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Bethel University
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN
55112

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
63%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
92%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
24%
Top 1/4
52%
Top 1/2
85%
Bottom 1/2
15%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

75th
28
25th
19
75th
27
25th
18
75th
28
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) January 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,594
Declined 605
Total Received 2,199

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

99%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,134

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $42,930
Housing $6,290
Food $5,800
Additional fees $3,030
Books & supplies $1,340
Total $59,390
Average Financial Aid - $22,134
Total with Avg. Aid $37,256

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $3,200,997
State $4,401,734
Institutional $33,323,961
Other external $626,290
Total $41,552,982

Non-need-based

Federal $214,719
State $62,103
Institutional $10,764,397
Other external $579,089
Total $11,620,308

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 255-8706
F: 651 635-1491
finaid@bethel.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

broomball, ice hockey, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

broomball, lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, broomball, flag football, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Finance yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Data Science, General yes
Digital Humanities yes
Divinity/Ministry yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship yes
Engineering Science yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Graphic Design yes
Health Teacher Education yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes
History, General yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
Lay Ministry yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Linguistics yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery yes
Nursing Administration yes
Nursing Education yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious Education yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Writing, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business
  2. Nursing
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

3,546

total students

79%

in-state

21%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

73%

2,592
students

Female
60%
1,559

Male
40%
1,033

27%

954
students

Female
67%
642

Male
33%
312

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

2,018
students

Female
60%
1,206

Male
40%
812

22%

574
students

Female
61%
353

Male
39%
221

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
75%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.50
College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Summer: May 20

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

28

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Grand Cayman
Moldova
Sweden
The Democratic Republic Of Congo
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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