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    Information Summary

    Ranks 1240th for total enrollment

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    Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

    Reported area around or near Saint Paul, MN

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

    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

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

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

    Ranks 430th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $22,590 $22,590 $22,590
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $55 $55 $55
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $865 $865 $865
    FT Graduate Tuition $5,280 $5,280 $5,280
    FT Graduate Required Fees $100 $100 $100
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $440 $440 $440
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $32,980 $32,980 $32,980
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $23,540 $23,540 $23,540
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $23,540 $23,540 $23,540

    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 $19,880 trend  $22,590 $19,880 trend  $22,590 $19,880 trend  $22,590
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $825 trend  $950
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,570 trend  $7,140
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,900 trend  $2,300
    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 RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$25
    Graduate Application Fee$25
    First Professional Application FeeN/A
    Applicants 1,643 (608 male / 1,035 female)
    Admitted 1,405 (515 male / 890 female)
    Admission rate 86%
    First-time Enrollment 679 (288 male / 391 female)
    FT Enrollment 629 (277 male / 352 female)
    PT Enrollment 50 (11 male / 39 female)
    Total Enrollment3,857

    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

    Special Learning Opportunities

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

    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

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Bethel University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 270th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 93%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 28
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 20 / 27
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 21 / 27

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 114th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 11%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 570 / 690
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 540 / 670
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1110 / 1360

    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 Capacity2,056
    Meals per Week20
    Room Fee$4,260
    Board Fee$2,880

    Student Financial Aid Details

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

    Bethel University ranks 84th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,466 155 pie   23%
    State & Local Grant Aid $3,314 194 pie   29%
    Institutional Grant Aid $6,175 639 pie   95%
    Student Loan Aid $9,268 452 pie   67%
    Any financial aid type   641 pie   96%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Bethel University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    9817
    Black Non-Hispanic
    3371104
    Hispanic
    193857
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    335689
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    4812
    White Non-Hispanic
    1,3292,2493,578
    Race Unknown
    N/AN/AN/A
    Total 1,427 2,430 3,857

    Most Popular Fields of Study

    The top 5 fields of study completed at Bethel University.

      Men Women Total
    65 65 130
    7 102 109
    33 54 87
    4 51 55
    13 39 52

    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 7 7
    Art/Art Studies, General 12 12
    Athletic Training/Trainer 1 8 9
    Bible/Biblical Studies 1 20 21
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 7 7
    Biology Teacher Education
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 1 1 34 36
    Business Administration and Management, General 4 126 130
    Business Teacher Education
    Chemistry Teacher Education
    Chemistry, General 5 5
    Clinical Child Psychology 11 11
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 4 2 46 52
    Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 2 4 6
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 6 7
    Counseling Psychology 1 21 22
    Curriculum and Instruction
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2 2
    Economics, General 7 7
    Education, General 12 12
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances 3 12 15
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 26 26
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 1 7 8
    Elementary Education and Teaching 1 1 53 55
    Engineering Science 4 4
    English Composition 8 8
    English Language and Literature, General 9 9
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4 4
    Environmental Studies 1 1
    French Language and Literature 1 1
    Gerontology 13 13
    Health Teacher Education
    Health and Physical Education, General 3 3
    History, General 1 11 12
    International Relations and Affairs 6 6
    Journalism 1 1
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 6 6
    Mass Communication/Media Studies 1 19 20
    Mathematics Teacher Education 3 3
    Mathematics, General 1 3 4
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 23 23
    Music Performance, General 1 1
    Music Teacher Education 1 1
    Music, General 1 1
    Musicology and Ethnomusicology 3 3
    Nursing, Other 9 9
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 7 1 2 99 109
    Organizational Behavior Studies 5 2 1 1 78 87
    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 2 2
    Philosophy 1 7 8
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1 13 14
    Physics Teacher Education
    Physics, General 1 10 11
    Political Science and Government, General 7 7
    Psychology, General 3 37 40
    Reading Teacher Education 1 8 9
    Religious/Sacred Music
    Social Sciences, General 7 7
    Social Studies Teacher Education 14 14
    Social Work 1 1 14 16
    Spanish Language Teacher Education 2 2
    Spanish Language and Literature 1 5 6
    Special Education and Teaching, General 2 2
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 8 8
    Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 1 1
    Youth Ministry 12 12
    Total 24 8 24 1 881 938

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Bethel University ranks 1054th for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $58,020 ($59,313 male / $56,380 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 186 (104 male / 82 female)
    Total Benefits $3,680,471

    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.

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    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 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

    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.

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