Paying for Bethel University (McKenzie, TN)

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$17,530 3.91%	$13,392 16.98%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Bethel University (Bethel) is $17,530 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,392. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.

83% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,133. It could cover 46.39% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $23,142 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Bethel's 4-year tuition is $80,481, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $131,973.

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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 $17,530. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.91% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $34,962.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $18,215 , a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Bethel Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$16,871	$14,646
2023-2024	$17,530	$12,457
Change % 2023-2024	3.91%	-14.95%
2024-2025	$18,215	$10,595

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $13,392. The graduate tuition has been risen by 16.98% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,758.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $15,666 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 17.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Bethel Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,448	$14,646
2023-2024	$13,392	$12,457
Change % 2023-2024	16.98%	-14.95%
2024-2025	$15,666	$10,595

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 $403. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $558.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	Cost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$388
	2023-2024	$403
	2024-2025	$419
Graduate	2022-2023	$631
	2023-2024	$558
	2024-2025	$493

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,457. The Living costs decreased by 14.95% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Bethel's 2024 on-campus COA is $31,275 and off-campus COA is $31,275.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Bethel
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$17,530
Room & Board	$10,537	$10,537
Personal Expenses	$1,920	$1,920
Books & Supplies	$1,288
Cost of Attendance	$31,275	$31,275

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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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 $80,481.

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 Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$18,510	$19,544	$20,637	$21,790	$80,481
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$19,544	$20,637	$21,790	$23,008	$84,979
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$20,637	$21,790	$23,008	$24,294	$89,728
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$21,790	$23,008	$24,294	$25,651	$94,743
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$23,008	$24,294	$25,651	$27,085	$100,038

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 $131,973.

Bethel 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$31,894	$32,580	$33,335	$34,163	$131,973
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$32,580	$33,335	$34,163	$35,067	$135,146
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$33,335	$34,163	$35,067	$36,049	$138,615
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$34,163	$35,067	$36,049	$37,114	$142,394
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$35,067	$36,049	$37,114	$38,265	$146,495

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 83% 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 $99,441.

Bethel 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$23,761	$24,447	$25,202	$26,030	$99,441
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$24,447	$25,202	$26,030	$26,934	$102,614
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$25,202	$26,030	$26,934	$27,916	$106,083
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$26,030	$26,934	$27,916	$28,981	$109,862
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$26,934	$27,916	$28,981	$30,132	$113,963

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Bethel University	$17,530
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Lee University	$22,690