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Bethel University
Saint Paul, MNPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 88% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Bethel University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Saint Paul, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 88%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
88% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading610 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math580 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite22 - 28
1typical 50% range36
88%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Health Sciences19% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Social Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $124,673
Earnings 5yr: $128,692
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,698
Earnings 5yr: $120,461
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,538
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $101,518
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,195
Earnings 5yr: $89,709
Debt: $29,919
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,008
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,278
Earnings 5yr: $121,811
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,134
Earnings 5yr: $95,044
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,511
Earnings 5yr: $82,863
Debt: $27,000
Physics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,657
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,036
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,059
Earnings 5yr: $72,831
Debt: $24,076
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,202
Earnings 5yr: $66,161
Debt: $24,500
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,614
Earnings 5yr: $74,473
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,919
Earnings 5yr: $48,651
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,738
Earnings 5yr: $67,039
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,005
Earnings 5yr: $68,538
Debt: $23,552
Education, General.
Credential: Non-Credential Program (Preparatory Coursework/Teacher Certification)
Earnings 4yr: $55,696
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,370
Earnings 5yr: $42,989
Debt: $21,500
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,448
Earnings 5yr: $50,324
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$28,556
In-State Tuition$44,226
Out-of-State Tuition$44,226
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
19%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
79%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$55,145
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$63,764
Completion Signals
71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
86%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$18,272
Est. Monthly Payment
$197/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
19%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$93,140
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