Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN · Large suburb

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Acceptance rate
87.8%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$28,556
Sticker price $58,569
Graduation rate
71%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$63,764
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
87.8%
Applicants (fall 2023)
1,642
Admitted (fall 2023)
1,494
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
430
Yield (admitted who enroll)
29%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
92%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
90%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–650
SAT math, middle 50%
580–650
ACT composite, middle 50%
22–28
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
3% / 34%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
not considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
not considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
considered
Other test
not considered
Work experience
not considered
Personal statement or essay
considered
Legacy status
considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$22,218
Family income $30–48k$22,279
Family income $48–75k$20,071
Family income $75–110k$24,963
Family income $110k+$33,155
Full sticker price (per year)
$58,569
Tuition & fees – in-state
$44,226
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$44,226
Median debt at graduation
$21,500
Students with federal loans
44%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
71%
Freshmen who return for year 2
86%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$50,679
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$63,764

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,871
Graduate students
848
Student-to-faculty ratio
14 : 1
Women
55%
Students receiving Pell grants
19%
Full-time faculty
36%

Undergraduate diversity

White77%
Hispanic7.2%
Black6.3%
Asian5.0%
Two or more3.4%
Unknown0.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.3%
Pacific Islander0.2%
International0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Business & Marketing20%
Health Professions19%
Education9.4%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences6.9%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness6.0%
Psychology5.9%
Liberal Arts & General Studies5.4%
Physical Sciences4.4%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Ross Allen
Main phone
(651) 638-6400
Address
3900 Bethel Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55112

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

We haven’t verified this college’s deadlines and requirements yet. Check its admissions website.