Applying to Bethel (McKenzie, TN)

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
96.99%	975

Bethel University's acceptance rate is 96.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,318 students applied and 3,218 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 30th out of 37 Tennessee colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 975 and the ACT score is 20 at Bethel. Bethel's SAT score ranks 27th out of 29 Tennessee colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to Bethel, 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 96.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 12.00%. 1,330 men and 1,988 women applied to Bethel and 1,277 men and 1,948 women students were accepted.

Among them, 230 men and 175 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	3,318	1,330	1,988	0	0
Admitted	3,218	1,277	1,948	0	0
Enrolled	386	230	175	0	0
Acceptance Rate	96.99%	96.02%	97.99%	-	-
Yield	12.00%	18.01%	8.98%	-	-

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, 101 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 402 students (58%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Bethel.

The median SAT score is 975 with 475 SAT EBRW and 500 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 525 and the 25^th percentile is 300. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 575 and 25^th percentile is 325 .

The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 16 at Bethel. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 19.

The SAT and ACT scores at Bethel University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,164, ACT: 25 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Bethel
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	625	975	1100
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	300	475	525
SAT Math	325	500	575
ACT Composite	16	20	24
ACT Math	16	20	24
ACT English	16	19	24

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 Rank 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 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	Required
High School Record (or Transcript)	Not Considered
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	Considered, if submitted
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Bethel University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Bethel.

Admission Information for Applying to Bethel
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$30
Graduate Application Fees	$50
Admission Information	www.bethelu.edu/admissions
Online Application	https://www.bethelu.edu/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, Master

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