Overview

Bethel University, Tennessee is a Comprehensive institution located in McKenzie, TN, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 325 Cherry Avenue
McKenzie, TN  38201
United States

Contact Tina Hodges
Admissions Coordinator
Email: hodgest@bethelu.edu
Phone: 731-352-4030
Fax: 731-352-4069

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Environmental Biology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting And Business/management	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other	×
Business/commerce, General		×
Customer Service Management		×
Management Information Systems, General	×
Organizational Leadership	×
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Recording Arts Technology/technician	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Technology		×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General	×
Physician Assistant	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-pharmacy Studies	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Psychology, Other	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Crisis/emergency/disaster Management
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Music Management	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Technology	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,318

Applied

3,224

Accepted

2,719

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,988

Females Applied

1,947

Females Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,330

Males Applied

1,277

Males Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	September 1st	Yes
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	-	300	525
SAT Math	-	325	575
ACT Composite	25	16	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

17,376

Private

Fees

1,368

Full-time student fees

11,056

Room & board

6,476

Room only

Financial Aid

34,774

Avg. Financial Aid Package

36,674

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,175

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,388

Avg. Loan Aid

18,016

Avg. Grant Aid

24,352

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

88.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

47%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,719

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

21%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.21%
Black or African American	30.04%
White or Caucasian	50.21%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.42%
Asian	0.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	4.19%
Other	3.83%

Gender

Male (47.48%)

Female (52.52%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Cooperative housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% 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:
Convocation, School-Wide Dances and Homecoming

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:
Campus Crusade for Christ, STEA (Education), Student Government Association, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Arete

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football
Golf
Riflery	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf
Riflery	No
Soccer
Softball
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Volleyball

Faculty

588

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 372

Part-time - 216

Male - 286

Female - 302