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Bethel University

Bethel University is a small, private institution located in Mishawaka, in. Founded in 1947, Bethel University offers undergraduate degrees in 56 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 1,115 undergraduates
cost $32,040 undergraduate tuition
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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 99.5%
SAT score average 850
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.42
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 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Educational Administration and Supervision
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $32,040
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,050
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $2,280
Cost of attendance* $45,670
Average financial aid package $25,400
Estimated cost $20,270 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,040
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,050
Books & supplies $1,300
Other expenses $2,280
Cost of attendance* $45,670
Average financial aid package $25,400
Estimated cost $20,270 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bethel University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,115, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

1,323

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
10%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
17%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bethel University, students love their Student Government. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN 46545-5591
phone 574-259-8511
address www.betheluniversity.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Psychology club

Campus activities board

Theatre club

American enterprise institute

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 Mishawaka, in.

What is the acceptance rate at Bethel University? 

The acceptance rate for Bethel University is 99%.

What’s the average GPA for Bethel University?

The average high school GPA for Bethel University students was 3.42.

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 $182,680.

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