Paying for Bethel University (Saint Paul, MN)

UndergraduateGraduate
2024 Tuition & Fee $42,930 4.02% $10,566 -11.81%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Bethel University (Bethel) is $42,930 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,566. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.
79% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $22,134. It could cover 51.56% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $37,256 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
Bethel's 4-year tuition is $181,694, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $251,373.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Bethel University is $42,930. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 4.02% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,203.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $44,657 , a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Bethel Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$41,270$14,300
2023-2024$42,930$15,120
Change % 2023-20244.02%5.73%
2024-2025$44,657$15,987

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $10,566. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,012.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $9,318 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 11.8% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
Bethel Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,981$14,300
2023-2024$10,566$15,120
Change % 2023-2024-11.81%5.73%
2024-2025$9,318$15,987

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Bethel. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,790. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $587.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,720
2023-2024$1,790
2024-2025$1,863
Graduate2022-2023$665
2023-2024$587
2024-2025$518

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,120 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.73% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 9.26% compared to the previous year.
The Bethel's 2024 on-campus COA is $59,390 and off-campus COA is $60,430.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Bethel
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$42,930
Room & Board$12,090$9,270
Personal Expenses$3,030$6,890
Books & Supplies$1,340
Cost of Attendance$59,390$60,430
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Bethel Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Bethel?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Bethel is $181,694.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Bethel 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$43,905$44,902$45,922$46,965$181,694
Class of 2029Fall 2025$44,902$45,922$46,965$48,032$185,820
Class of 2030Fall 2026$45,922$46,965$48,032$49,122$190,041
Class of 2031Fall 2027$46,965$48,032$49,122$50,238$194,357
Class of 2032Fall 2028$48,032$49,122$50,238$51,379$198,771

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $251,373.
Bethel 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$60,740$62,121$63,534$64,979$251,373
Class of 2029Fall 2025$62,121$63,534$64,979$66,457$257,090
Class of 2030Fall 2026$63,534$64,979$66,457$67,969$262,938
Class of 2031Fall 2027$64,979$66,457$67,969$69,515$268,920
Class of 2032Fall 2028$66,457$67,969$69,515$71,098$275,039

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 79% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $162,837.
Bethel 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$38,606$39,987$41,400$42,845$162,837
Class of 2029Fall 2025$39,987$41,400$42,845$44,323$168,554
Class of 2030Fall 2026$41,400$42,845$44,323$45,835$174,402
Class of 2031Fall 2027$42,845$44,323$45,835$47,381$180,384
Class of 2032Fall 2028$44,323$45,835$47,381$48,964$186,503

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Bethel University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Bethel
In-StateOut-of-State
Bethel University$42,930
University of St Thomas$52,284
Concordia University-Saint Paul$25,000
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota$43,160
St Catherine University$37,588
University of Northwestern-St Paul$36,830
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