Overview

Bethel College is a 4-year institution located in North Newton, KS, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 300 East 27th Street
North Newton, KS  67117-0531
United States

Contact Mr. Andy Johnson
Vice President for Admissions
Email: admissions@bethelks.edu
Phone: 316-284-5230
Fax: 316-284-5870

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/commerce, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Programming, Specific Platforms
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Sciences
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Commercial And Advertising Art
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,149

Applied

1,074

Accepted

507

Enrolled

Female Admissions

502

Females Applied

481

Females Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

652

Males Applied

598

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.55

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	498	400	600
SAT Math	483	450	590
ACT Composite	19	16	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

36,180

Private

Fees

6,408

Room & board

5,356

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

31,220

Avg. Financial Aid Package

31,243

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

21,791

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

8,010

Avg. Loan Aid

14,406

Avg. Grant Aid

6,316

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

79%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

507

Total Undergrad students

6%

International Students

50%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.36%
Black or African American	20.36%
White or Caucasian	47.31%
American Indian or Alaska Native	3.99%
Asian	1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.4%
Two or more races	0.4%
Other	1.6%

Gender

Male (50.69%)

Female (49.31%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	71%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Security cameras, RA patrols

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Basketball		No
Cheerleading	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No
Football	No	No
Golf	No	No
Soccer	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No
Track And Field	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton	No	No	No
Basketball		No
Cheerleading	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	No
Soccer	No	No
Softball	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No
Track And Field	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No

Faculty

68

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 39

Part-time - 29

Male - 34

Female - 34