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
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 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
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Natural Sciences
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
Social Work
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Commercial And Advertising Art
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

597

Applied

580

Accepted

495

Enrolled

Female Admissions

253

Females Applied

244

Females Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

344

Males Applied

336

Males Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.51

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	October 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		420	530
SAT Math		430	540
ACT Composite		18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

34,774

Private

Fees

240

Full-time student fees

10,194

Room & board

4,604

Room only

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

495

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

50%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	15.76%
Black or African American	17.98%
White or Caucasian	53.94%
American Indian or Alaska Native	3.64%
Asian	1.82%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.4%
Other	2.22%

Gender

Male (52.53%)

Female (47.47%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	63%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Fall Festival, Winter Gala and Bubbert Awards

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

Most popular organizations:
FEMCORE, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Rock-climbing Club, Social Work Student Organization and We-Belong or Business Club

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:
SMS Alert System

Athletics

Men's Sports

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

Women's Sports

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

Faculty

63

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 35

Part-time - 28

Male - 29

Female - 35