Bethel University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Saint Paul, MN. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The Bethel's 2024 tuition & fees is $42,930 for the academic year 2023-2024. 79% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $22,134.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 3,546 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

Bethel's acceptance rate is 90.99% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 28.98%. The median SAT scores is 1150 and the ACT socre is 26.

Bethel ranked 2nd in Minnesota Colleges rankings. Bethel University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Bethel University is $42,930. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,566.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $44,657 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,318.

Undergraduate$42,930
Graduate$10,566
Undergraduate$44,657
Graduate$9,318

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »90.99% Acceptance Rate / 28.98% Yield
Test Scores »1,150 SAT / 26 ACT
Graduation Rate »74%
Retention Rate83%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »3,546 (2,592 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$22,134

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Bethel University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Bethel
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening CollegeYes
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

Bethel University Directory Information

Address3900 Bethel Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55112
Phone651-638-6400
WEBSchool's Website
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Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral / Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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