Bethel University, MN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Baptist Church
3 Campuses
Main Campus
Bethel University Rankings
Affordability42
Selectivity53
Retention64
Graduation57
Earnings54
Diversity26
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bethel University
78%
Bachelor’s
6%
Associate’s
16%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education11%
Engineering1%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs22%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies3%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences5%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences5%
Theology and Religious Vocations3%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Bethel University
71%
Admission Rate
564
Median SAT Math
596
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–618
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)523–668
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bethel University
$37K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$26K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $26K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $31K | $21K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bethel University
64%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
79%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 43% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 12% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 21% | 14% | 9% |
| >$110K | 33% | 16% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 77% | 52% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 79% | 56% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 84% | 61% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 91% | 67% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bethel University
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
73%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 68% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 73% | 50% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 75% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 62% | 48% | 53% |
| Black | 71% | 27% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 37% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 49% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 56% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 67% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bethel University
95%
Employment Rate
$41K
Median Salary
$28K
25 Pctl Salary
$60K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 90% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $12K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $28K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $41K | $33K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $60K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $59K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $41K | $33K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $45K | $36K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $47K | $40K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bethel University
2,723
Undergraduates
79%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
836
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 61% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 38% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 10% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 78% | 64% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 6% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 4% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 11% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 40% | 19% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Bethel University, MN
Bethel Seminary-St Paul
0 miles, NW
University of Northwestern-St Paul
2 miles, S
National American University-Roseville
3 miles, S