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Ranks 261st overall and 10th in Minnesota

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Saint Paul, MN 55112-6902

Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
Total Population45,035 (45,035 urban / N/A rural)
Households16,844 (2.47 people per house)
Families11,421 (2.96 people per family)
Pop. — African American1,493
Pop. — Asian1,978
Pop. — Pacific Islander49
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native457
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)41,371
Pop. — Other625
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, highly residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringDoctoral degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionNo

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force NoNo / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Bethel University?

Ranks 416th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $24,400 $24,400 $24,400
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $110 $110 $110
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $935 $935 $935
FT Graduate Tuition $4,980 $4,980 $4,980
FT Graduate Required Fees $100 $100 $100
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $415 $415 $415
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $35,390 $35,390 $35,390
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $25,510 $25,510 $25,510
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $25,510 $25,510 $25,510

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $21,130 trend  $24,510 $21,130 trend  $24,510 $21,130 trend  $24,510
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $900 trend  $1,000
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,800 trend  $7,380
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,100 trend  $2,500
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A trend  N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A trend  N/A

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$25
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 1,648 (576 male / 1,072 female)
Admitted 1,452 (500 male / 952 female)
Admission rate 88%
First-time Enrollment 757 (268 male / 489 female)
FT Enrollment 619 (234 male / 385 female)
PT Enrollment 138 (34 male / 104 female)
Total Enrollment4,106

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Bethel University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRecommended / Required / Required
College Prep. CompletionRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Bethel University accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
NCAA Basketball Conference Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
NCAA Baseball Conference Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf
NCAA Track & Field Conference Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath Conf

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 193rd for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 87%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 27
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 29
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 22 / 28

SAT Test Admission

Ranks 203rd for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting SAT results 15%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 500 / 650
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 510 / 650
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1010 / 1300

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareYes
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredYes
Dorm Capacity2,109
Meals per Week20
Room Fee$4,400
Board Fee$2,980

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Bethel University Ranks 535th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,839 132 pie   18%
State & Local Grant Aid $3,517 166 pie   23%
Institutional Grant Aid $7,305 648 pie   90%
Student Loan Aid $6,980 477 pie   66%
Any financial aid type   660 pie   92%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Bethel University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
9413
Black Non-Hispanic
5177128
Hispanic
174360
Asian / Pacific Islander
3473107
American Indian / Alaskan Native
31114
White Non-Hispanic
1,3982,3023,700
Race Unknown
305484
Total 1,542 2,564 4,106

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Bethel University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
N/A11
Black Non-Hispanic
134
Hispanic
N/A11
Asian / Pacific Islander
6713
American Indian / Alaskan Native
224
White Non-Hispanic
225343568
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 234 357 591

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Bethel University.

  Men Women Total
98 56 154
9 114 123
27 61 88
18 33 51
12 32 44

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Art Teacher Education 1 7 8
Art/Art Studies, General 21 21
Athletic Training/Trainer 9 9
Bible/Biblical Studies 1 22 23
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 7 7
Biology Teacher Education 2 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 39 39
Business Administration and Management, General 3 2 3 146 154
Business Teacher Education 1 1
Chemistry Teacher Education 1 1
Chemistry, General 7 7
Clinical Child Psychology 1 7 8
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3 1 47 51
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 1 7 8
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 5 6
Counseling Psychology 1 1 29 31
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 4
Economics, General 7 7
Education, General 1 14 15
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 1 1 7 9
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 1 35 36
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 16 16
Elementary Education and Teaching 40 40
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Engineering Science 2 2
English Composition 1 1
English Language and Literature, General 11 11
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 5 5
Environmental Studies
French Language Teacher Education 1 1
French Language and Literature
General Studies 1 1
Gerontology 9 9
Health Teacher Education
Health and Physical Education, General 1 1
History, General 10 10
International Relations and Affairs 1 3 4
Journalism 4 4
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mass Communication/Media Studies 14 14
Mathematics Teacher Education 3 3
Mathematics, General 3 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 13 13
Music Performance, General 5 5
Music Teacher Education 2 2
Music, General
Musicology and Ethnomusicology 4 4
Nursing, Other 15 15
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 10 4 2 1 106 123
Organizational Behavior Studies 11 1 76 88
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 1 1 2
Philosophy 15 15
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 8 8
Physics Teacher Education 1 1
Physics, General 1 11 12
Political Science and Government, General 1 1 6 8
Psychology, General 1 2 41 44
Reading Teacher Education 1 1
Religious/Sacred Music
Social Sciences, General 1 1 1 11 14
Social Studies Teacher Education 2 2
Social Work 1 1 20 22
Spanish Language Teacher Education 3 3
Spanish Language and Literature 1 1 2 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 1
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 8 8
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 6 6
Youth Ministry 12 12
Total 38 10 15 4 918 985

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Bethel University Ranks 1091st for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $59,670 ($60,839 male / $58,179 female)
Number of FT Faculty 198 (111 male / 87 female)
Number of PT Faculty 186
FT Faculty Ratio 1 : 1
Total Benefits $3,961,066
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Bethel University Summary

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Bethel University is a leader in Christian higher education with approximately 6,000 students from 36 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in Arden Hills, Minnesota, with additional seminary locations on both coasts, Bethel University offers majors, minors, and advanced degrees in nearly 100 relevant fields. The university is known for its performing arts program, including Benson Great Hall recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding concert halls, and The Bethel Choir, the university’s 75-voice concert choir which has performed throughout Europe and Scandinavia to widespread critical acclaim. There are five main education buildings located on Bethel University’s main campus in Arden Hills, MN. Starting from the Southwest and running to the Northeast the buildings are as follows (with abbreviations in parentheses): Benson Great Hall and Community Life Center (CLC), Academic Center (AC), Clauson Center (CC), Hagstrom Student Services Center (HC), and Robertson Physical Education Center (RC). Map of Campus There are four freshman residence halls located on-campus. they are Bodien Hall, Getsch Hall, and Edgren Hall. Nelson Hall is the oldest building on Bethel University’s current campus in Arden Hills. There are three residence halls that house mainly sophomores located on-campus: Arden Village West, Arden Village East, and Lissner Hall.

Bethel University Academics

Bethel University is unique in its study options. For example, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, New York Semester, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification, Urban Semester, Visiting/Exchange Student Program and Washington Semester. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Further, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Bethel University.

English Language and Literature:
English Composition, English Language & Literature – General
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Drama/Theater Arts, Music – General, Music – General Performance
Social Sciences:
Economics, International Relations, Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General
Communications & Journalism:
Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies
Foreign Language and Literature:
French, Spanish
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry, Physics
Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
Health/Physical Fitness
Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
Peace/Conflict Resolution Studies
Education:
Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Business Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, ESL Teacher Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, French Teacher Education, Health Teacher Education, Kindergarten/Preschool Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Physics Teacher Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education
History:
History – General
Philosphy and Religion:
Philosophy
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Community Health Services, Nursing (RN)
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Business Administration/Management
Public Administration and Service:
Social Work
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Biology, Chem/Phys/Molecular Biology
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Computer Science:
Computer/Information Sciences – General
Popular majors:
one hundred percent liberal arts, twenty-four percent business per marketing, fifteen percent education, fourteen percent health professions, six percent communications per journalism, six percent theology and religious vocations, five percent psychology

Other additional expenses amounted to $500 Costs per credit hour $810 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. In contrast, for non-international students, tutition fees are $21,300 Room & Board (on-campus) $6,800 Additional estimated expenses $500 Costs per credit hour $810 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of March. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $810 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall. In addition, for international students, the application fee is 25.

Bethel University Admissions

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Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 87% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 84%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school requires an application fee consisting of twenty-five dollars regular application fee, twenty-five dollars out-of-state application fee and twenty-five dollars online application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. For example, there were three hundred and three total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and thirty-seven total number of transfer students who were admitted.

Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. The regular application is due the 1st of March. Regardless of which application you submit, this school will notify you by the 1st of April. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of March and It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of April. Similarly, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of December. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of March.

Bethel University Financial Aid

Financial aid distribution is at sixty-one percent scholarships per grants and thirty-nine percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Job Skills and Minority Status. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Art, Job Skills, Leadership, Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid forms are FAFSA, Institution’s own financial aid form and Other: Non-Need applicants do not need to submit FAFSA..

Bethel University Students

Bethel University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Furthermore, the student body consists of seventy-four percent in-state students, twenty-six percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, sixty-three percent women, thirty-seven percent men, less than one percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, two percent hispanic, ninety-four percent white per non-hispanic, less than one percent non-resident alien, thirty-two percent in top 10th of graduating class, sixty-three percent in top quarter of graduating class and eighty-seven percent in top half of graduating class. The school’s size is approximately three thousand, one hundred and seventy-two degree-seeking undergrads, seven hundred and twenty-six first-time degree-seeking freshmen and six hundred and sixty graduate enrollment. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Baptist General Conference, Coed, where 87 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Besides, it is part of an Suburban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Residential campus.

This school features the Suburban setting, Large city (250,000 – 499,999) and Residential campus. In general, the school is located 10 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Bethel University Athletics

The Royals are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
  • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Track_and_field
  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_indoor
  • Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Club Volleyball

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