Applying to Bethel (Mishawaka, IN)

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
98.68%	1,070

Bethel University's acceptance rate is 98.68% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 833 students applied and 822 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Bethel.

Bethel's acceptance rate places 37th out of 46 Indiana colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,070 and the ACT score is 21 at Bethel. Bethel's SAT score ranks 23rd out of 32 Indiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Bethel, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Bethel University is 98.68% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.49%. 333 men and 500 women applied to Bethel and 330 men and 492 women students were accepted.

Among them, 101 men and 125 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Bethel.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Bethel
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	833	333	500	0	0
Admitted	822	330	492	0	0
Enrolled	226	101	125	0	0
Acceptance Rate	98.68%	99.10%	98.40%	-	-
Yield	27.49%	30.61%	25.41%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Bethel University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 146 students (66% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 22 students (10%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bethel.

The median SAT score is 1,070 with 540 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25^th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 590 and 25^th percentile is 470 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 19 at Bethel. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Bethel University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,093, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with smaller programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Bethel
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	940	1070	1190
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	470	540	600
SAT Math	470	530	590
ACT Composite	19	21	24
ACT Math	18	20	26
ACT English	17	21	24

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Bethel University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 226 first-year students enrolled in Bethel. The proportion of full-time students is 98.23% and part-time students is 1.77%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 44.69% and women students is 55.31%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Bethel.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Bethel
	Total	Men	Women
Total	226	101	125
Full-time	222	100	122
Part-time	4	1	3

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bethel. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bethel University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Bethel Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Considered, if submitted
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bethel.

Admission Information for Applying to Bethel
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	https://betheluniversity.edu/admissions-aid
Online Application	https://connect.betheluniversity.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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Admission Statistics

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

Application Requirements

General Admissions Information

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