Bethel University, TN
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Main Campus
Bethel University Rankings
Affordability73
Selectivity16
Retention7
Graduation1
Earnings28
Diversity62
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bethel University
73%
Bachelor’s
27%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences2%
Business, Management, Marketing48%
Education1%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs7%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting33%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Psychology1%
Public Administration and Social Service1%
Social Sciences<1%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Bethel University
66%
Admission Rate
471
Median SAT Math
475
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–522
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)400–550
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)16–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bethel University
$17K
In-State Tuition
$17K
Out-of-State Tuition
$31K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $15K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $17K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $18K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $18K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bethel University
61%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
34%
Repayment Rate
$303
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 53% | 61% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $44K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 28% | 39% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 34% | 44% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 42% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 48% | 52% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bethel University
57%
Retention Rate
28%
Transfer Rate
43%
Withdrawal Rate
28%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 14% | 39% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 28% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 35% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 19% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 35% | 56% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 40% | 53% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 43% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 12% | 55% | 50% |
| Other race | 31% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bethel University
90%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $39K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $64K | $51K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bethel University
3,383
Undergraduates
53%
Full-time Undergrads
30
Avg Entry Age
847
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | <1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 37% | 24% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 62% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2% | 5% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | TN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 12% | 14% |
| >$110K | 10% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Bethel University, TN
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Paris
16 miles, NE
Arnolds Beauty School
20 miles, SW
The University of Tennessee-Martin
24 miles, NW