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Bethel University

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Saint Paul, MN

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Located in Saint Paul, MN, Bethel University is a private small school with roughly 1,871 undergraduates. Bethel University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 88%. Among reported majors, Human Resources Management and Services shows the strongest outcomes -- $101,195/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate88%
SAT range1190–1300
ACT range22–28
Undergrads1,871
Yield (admits who enroll)28%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$58,569
4-year grad rate73%
Median earnings, 10yr out$63,764

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 loans44%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out79%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$58,005/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Human Resources Management and Services$101,195/yr
Accounting and Related Services$85,036/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$77,059/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$53,868/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General$97,008/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$51,866/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$47,556/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$87,511/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$60,919/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$68,202/yr
Physical Sciences
Physics$85,657/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$55,370/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$54,448/yr
Social Sciences
Social Sciences, General$52,907/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 capacity1,724
Typical room charge$6,100
Typical board charge$5,390

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
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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 Saint Paul, MN admits approximately 88% 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 1190–1300 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Bethel University?

Admitted students at Bethel University typically score between 22–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Bethel University cost?

Bethel University's total cost of attendance is reported at $58,569 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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