Overview

Bethel University is a University institution located in St. Paul, MN, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN  55112-6999
United States

Contact Phone: 651-638-6400

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biological And Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Finance
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Organizational Behavior Studies
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Communication Arts And Literature Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering Science
Mechanical Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Linguistics
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Humanities
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies And Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Lay Ministry
Theology And Religious Vocations, Other
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,642

Applied

1,494

Accepted

2,570

Enrolled

Female Admissions

851

Females Applied

782

Females Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

791

Males Applied

712

Males Accepted

90%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	2 recommendations
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Interview
Other requirements:	Rank in upper 50% of high school class

Application Deadlines

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

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	24	23	29

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

44,050

Private

Fees

176

Full-time student fees

12,170

Room & board

6,290

Room only

Financial Aid

37,925

Avg. Financial Aid Package

39,235

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,350

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,650

Avg. Loan Aid

18,793

Avg. Grant Aid

26,641

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

89.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

48%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,570

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

19%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.26%
Black or African American	5.92%
White or Caucasian	75.98%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.25%
Asian	4.77%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	3.48%
Other	2.14%

Gender

Male (42.72%)

Female (57.28%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing Disabled housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	67%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Christmas Formal and Dance, Homecoming Week Events and Airband Competition (annual lip sync competition)

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:
Bethel Student Government, Bethel Business and Economics Association, Bethel Rec Sports and Welcome Week

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:
video surveillance for residence halls, academic buildings, and parking lots

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

410

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 142

Part-time - 268

Male - 178

Female - 232