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Bethel University

Bethel University is a small, private institution located in McKenzie, tn. Founded in 1842, Bethel University offers undergraduate degrees in 62 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,906 undergraduates
cost $16,871 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Bethel University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 88.8%
SAT score average 1021
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.6
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bethel University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Military and Protective Services
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Business/Commerce, General
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Homeland Security
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Education, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $16,871
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,446
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,200
Cost of attendance* $32,717
Average financial aid package $34,774
Estimated cost -$2,057 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,871
Additional expenses
Room & board $13,446
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $1,200
Cost of attendance* $32,717
Average financial aid package $34,774
Estimated cost -$2,057 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bethel University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,906, with gender binary students split 53% male and 47% female.

Total enrollment

5,054

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
40%
African American %
23%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bethel University, students love their Campus Crusade for Christ. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 325 Cherry Ave, McKenzie, TN 38201
phone 731-352-4000
address www.bethelu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Campus crusade for christ

Stea (education)

Student government association

Students in free enterprise (sife)

Arete

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bethel University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bethel University?

Bethel University is located in McKenzie, tn.

What is the acceptance rate at Bethel University? 

The acceptance rate for Bethel University is 89%.

What’s the average GPA for Bethel University?

The average high school GPA for Bethel University students was 3.6.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bethel University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bethel University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $130,868.

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