Applying to Bethel (Mishawaka, IN)

Acceptance RateSAT Median
99.04% 1,070
Bethel University's acceptance rate is 99.04% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 833 students applied and 825 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 99.04% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.03%. 333 men and 500 women applied to Bethel and 330 men and 490 women students were accepted.
Among them, 102 men and 123 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
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants83333350000
Admitted82533049000
Enrolled22310212300
Acceptance Rate 99.04%99.10%98.00%--
Yield 27.03%30.91%25.10%--
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 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 470 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th 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
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total94010701190
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing470540600
SAT Math470530590
ACT Composite192124
ACT Math182026
ACT English172124
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Bethel University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

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 GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Considered, if submitted
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bethel.
Admission Information for Applying to Bethel
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://betheluniversity.edu/admissions-aid
Online Applicationhttps://connect.betheluniversity.edu/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers outside a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate
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