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Bethel University

Private

Mishawaka, IN

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Located in Mishawaka, IN, Bethel University is a private small school with roughly 1,008 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 98% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $73,384/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate98%
SAT range900–1150
ACT range16–24
Undergrads1,008
Yield (admits who enroll)33%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$43,885
4-year grad rate55%
Median earnings, 10yr out$48,860

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans46%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out63%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General$68,689/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$58,731/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$53,186/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,222/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$73,384/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$45,366/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General$53,152/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$48,243/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Human Services, General$38,515/yr
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries$37,149/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity730
Typical room charge$4,760
Typical board charge$5,290

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bethel University's acceptance rate?

Bethel University in Mishawaka, IN admits approximately 98% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Bethel University?

Admitted students at Bethel University typically score between 900–1150 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Bethel University?

Admitted students at Bethel University typically score between 16–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Bethel University cost?

Bethel University's total cost of attendance is reported at $43,885 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Bethel University require students to live on campus?

No -- Bethel University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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