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Bethel University

McKenzie, TNPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Less Selective • 60% Acceptance
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60%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$12,595
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.5K
Students
Small campus body
$38,990
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Bethel University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of McKenzie, TN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 60%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.5K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
60% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading410 - 570
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 550
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite15 - 21
1typical 50% range36
60%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing37% of degrees
Health Sciences6% 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: $135,391
Earnings 5yr: $132,802
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,794
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Homeland Security.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,079
Earnings 5yr: $70,497
Debt: $31,919
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,110
Earnings 5yr: $71,267
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,967
Earnings 5yr: $58,019
Debt: $31,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,102
Earnings 5yr: $49,572
Debt: $40,408
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,965
Earnings 5yr: $70,255
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,122
Earnings 5yr: $52,261
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,864
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $17,638
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,730
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,677
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $91,154
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$12,595
In-State Tuition$18,712
Out-of-State Tuition$18,712
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

32%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
34%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$38,990
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,482

Completion Signals

35%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
54%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$181/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

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

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
51%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$36,932
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