Applying to Bethel (Saint Paul, MN)

Acceptance Rate	SAT 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 21st 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 28.78%. 791 men and 851 women applied to Bethel and 712 men and 782 women students were accepted.

Among them, 211 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
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,642	791	851	0	0
Admitted	1,494	712	782	0	0
Enrolled	430	211	219	0	0
Acceptance Rate	90.99%	90.01%	91.89%	-	-
Yield	28.78%	29.63%	28.01%	-	-

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 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 625 and the 25^th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 615 and 25^th percentile is 545 .

The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th 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
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1065	1150	1240
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	580	625
SAT Math	545	570	615
ACT Composite	23	26	29
ACT Math	21	25	28
ACT English	21	25	30

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 430 first-year students enrolled in Bethel. The proportion of full-time students is 99.30% and part-time students is 0.70%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 49.07% and women students is 50.93%.

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	430	211	219
Full-time	427	210	217
Part-time	3	1	2

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

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

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://www.bethel.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.bethel.edu/undergrad/admissions/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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Applying to Bethel (Saint Paul, MN)

Admission Statistics

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

Application Requirements

General Admissions Information

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