Applying to Bethel (Saint Paul, MN)

Acceptance RateSAT Median
90.99% 1,150
Bethel University's acceptance rate is 90.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,642 students applied and 1,494 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 22nd out of 37 Minnesota colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,150 and the ACT score is 26 at Bethel. Bethel's SAT score ranks 11st out of 17 Minnesota 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.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Bethel University is 90.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 28.98%. 791 men and 851 women applied to Bethel and 712 men and 783 women students were accepted.
Among them, 214 men and 219 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
Applicants1,64279185100
Admitted1,49471278300
Enrolled43321421900
Acceptance Rate 90.99%90.01%92.01%--
Yield 28.98%30.06%27.97%--
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, 11 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 144 students (34%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bethel.
The median SAT score is 1,150 with 580 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 625 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 615 and 25th percentile is 545 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 23 at Bethel. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Bethel University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,165, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) doctoral / research university).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Bethel
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total106511501240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520580625
SAT Math545570615
ACT Composite232629
ACT Math212528
ACT English212530
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 and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Bethel. The english proficiency test is not reqired, but considered.
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 ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestConsidered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

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://www.bethel.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.bethel.edu/undergrad/admissions/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsOffers within a dual enrollment
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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