Bethel University

McKenzie, TN

Bethel University

McKenzie, TN

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Tuition & Fees

$20,088

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
525
25th
300
75th
575
25th
325
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
16
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undergraduateRatios

47%

male

53%

female

17

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,224
Declined 94
Total Received 3,318
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Enrollment

2,719

undergraduate students

255

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1842, Bethel University is a private Presbyterian university that offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, and nursing. It is known for its strong academic programs, its commitment to faith and service, and its vibrant campus culture. It is located on a 100-acre campus in McKenzie, Tennessee.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,974
Established in 1842
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Presbyterian

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100-acre campus in McKenzie (population: 5,375), 120 miles from Memphis; branch campuses in Chattanooga, Clarksville, Memphis, and Nashville. Major airports serve Memphis and Nashville (135 miles); bus serves Jackson (40 miles); train serves Memphis.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Bethel University
325 Cherry Avenue
McKenzie, TN
38201

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
26%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may 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
5%
Top 1/4
19%
Top 1/2
47%
Bottom 1/2
53%
Bottom 1/4
25%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
525
25th
300
75th
575
25th
325
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
16

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) July 31
Application deadline (final deadline) August 16
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline August 20
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

97%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,224
Declined 94
Total Received 3,318

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

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

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

93%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$8,419

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $18,168
Housing $7,055
Food $4,036
Additional fees $1,920
Books & supplies $1,288
Total $32,467
Average Financial Aid - $8,419
Total with Avg. Aid $24,048

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $10,374,427
State $6,895,815
Institutional $4,205,334
Other external $190,018
Total $21,665,594

Non-need-based

Federal
State $232,391
Institutional $961,206
Other external $62,888
Total $1,256,485
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 731 352-4233
F: 731 352-4069
financial-aid@bethelu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

archery, cheerleading, dance, shooting sports

Club Sports - Women's

archery, cheerleading, dance, shooting sports

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, corn hole, dodgeball, flag football, sand volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting and Business/Management yes yes
Applied Psychology yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Commerce, General yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Christian Studies yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management yes yes
Customer Service Management yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental Biology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
General Studies yes yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
Management Information Systems, General yes yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Management yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Technology yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies yes
Pre-Pharmacy Studies yes
Psychology, General yes
Psychology, Other yes
Recording Arts Technology/Technician yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes
Sociology, General yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Management/organizational Development
  2. Business Administration/management
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

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

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-pharmacy

2,974

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

91%

2,719
students

Female
53%
1,428

Male
47%
1,291

9%

255
students

Female
60%
152

Male
40%
103

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

58%

1,567
students

Female
44%
688

Male
56%
879

42%

1,152
students

Female
64%
740

Male
36%
412

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
27%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
48%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

277

Transfer applicants enrolled

10%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 1.50
College transcript(s) Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Recommended of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

80

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 27
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
Germany
Mexico
Puerto Rico
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Other
Special counselors/advisors
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