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Bethel University

St. Paul, MN

Bethel University

St. Paul, MN

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Tuition & Fees

$47,316

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
650
25th
610
75th
650
25th
580
75th
29
25th
20
75th
28
25th
22
75th
28
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,540
Declined 214
Total Received 1,754
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Enrollment

2,755

undergraduate students

848

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 3,603
Established in 1871
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

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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

no
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.

75th
650
25th
610
75th
650
25th
580
75th
29
25th
20
75th
28
25th
22
75th
28
25th
22

Admissions Facts

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

Admit Rate

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,540
Declined 214
Total Received 1,754

Admissions Factors

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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
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$24,856

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $44,226
Housing $6,290
Food $5,880
Additional fees $3,090
Books & supplies $1,380
Total $60,866
Average Financial Aid - $24,856
Total with Avg. Aid $36,010

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
Actuarial Science yes
Art Therapy/Therapist yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Data Science, General yes
Divinity/Ministry 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 and Middle School Administration/Principalship yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering Science yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Graphic Design 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
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Medical Science/Scientist 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
Organizational Behavior Studies yes yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes
Physician Associate/Assistant 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
Social Sciences, General yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes 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
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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

3,603

total students

84%

in-state

16%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

76%

2,755
students

Female
58%
1,592

Male
42%
1,163

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

70%

1,921
students

Female
56%
1,070

Male
44%
851

30%

834
students

Female
63%
522

Male
37%
312

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Hispanic/Latino
74%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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