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Bethel University

Mishawaka, INPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Open Admission • 98% Acceptance
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98%
Accept Rate
Open Admission
$18,610
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.0K
Students
Small campus body
$44,271
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Bethel University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Mishawaka, IN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 98%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
98% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading460 - 580
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math440 - 570
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite16 - 24
1typical 50% range36
98%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Health Sciences18% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,413
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,384
Earnings 5yr: $65,310
Debt: $28,500
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,689
Earnings 5yr: $62,057
Debt: $37,189
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,731
Earnings 5yr: $52,510
Debt: $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,186
Earnings 5yr: $45,879
Debt: N/A
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,152
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $46,989
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,243
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,366
Earnings 5yr: $55,228
Debt: $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,222
Earnings 5yr: $38,639
Debt: $27,000
Human Services, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,515
Earnings 5yr: $40,194
Debt: $44,418
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,149
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,319
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $75,349
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $44,138
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
American Sign Language.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$18,610
In-State Tuition$34,600
Out-of-State Tuition$34,600
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

33%
Pell Grants
46%
Take Loans
63%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$44,271
+10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,860

Completion Signals

53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,293
Est. Monthly Payment
$208/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

44%
Men
56%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
32%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$56,256
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