Bethel University (MN) (BU)

Black Pinpoint Office of Admissions - CAS 3900 Bethel Drive | Saint Paul, MN | 55112

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,754
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Acceptance Rate
88%
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Average HS GPA
3.60

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1200 - 1250

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
22 - 28

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Non-Academic

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Character / Personal Qualities
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Religious Affiliation / Commitment

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$25,990
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,200
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
5670
Transportation for Commuters
$1,700
On-Campus Room and Board
12560
Approximate Expenses per year
$47,120

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
14 : 1
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Total Faculty
399
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Terminal Degree
241

Gender

Women
227
Men
172
Minority
42
International
1

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
64%
Graduate in 5 years
74%
Graduate in 6 years
75%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

57% female43% male

Out of State

18% are out
of state
82% are
in-state

Students

75% are
full time
25% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,556
Foreign Countries Represented
2

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.32%
Asian
4.93%
Black
6.20%
Hispanic
7.21%
Caucasian
76.03%
Unknown
1.64%
International
0.11%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
68%
First-Year Students
89%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

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Office of Admissions - CAS 3900 Bethel Drive Saint Paul, MN 55112
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651-638-6242

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday through Friday

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8:00 am - 4:30 pm
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651-638-6242

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
1 hour

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconhttps://athletics.bethel.edu/staff-directory

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
See website for dates

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Varies dependent upon time of year (i.e., finals, holiday, etc.).

Campus Tours




10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Men's Sports (Royals)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor

Women's Sports (Royals)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Cooperative
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Disabled Student
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Liz Burd
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
55
Number of Honor Societies
3
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
20
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Minnesota
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of St. Thomas

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description Apple, Lenovo, HP (servers)

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateJan 31

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,113
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$29,167
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,088
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
68%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$34,325
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$28,003
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
64%
Graduate in 5 years
74%
Graduate in 6 years
75%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Services
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Neuroscience.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting and Finance.
  • Actuarial Science.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication and Media Studies.
  • Communication, General.
  • Journalism.
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Art Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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06 ENGINEERING.

  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Computer Software Engineering.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering Science.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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08 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Linguistics.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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09 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Art Therapy/Therapist.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
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10 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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11 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
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17 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Physics, General.
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18 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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20 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • International Relations and Affairs.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Social Sciences, General.
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21 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Bible/Biblical Studies.
  • Lay Ministry.
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22 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.

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