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Bethel University Teaching Programs

Bethel University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mishawaka, IN. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Bethel University Rankings

Bethel University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#40 of 89	State — Indiana
Overall Quality	#289 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#1806 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Bethel University?

Contact details for Bethel University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1001 Bethel Circle, Mishawaka, IN 46545-5591
Phone:	5748077000
Website:	betheluniversity.edu/
Admissions:	betheluniversity.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	betheluniversity.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships-aid/

How Do I Get Into Bethel University?

You can apply to Bethel University online at: https://connect.betheluniversity.edu/apply/

Bethel University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bethel University

Here’s what Bethel University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bethel University?

Bethel University admits 98%, which makes it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 27% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

59% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 11% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Bethel University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 580. Math scores were between 440 and 570.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 900 to 1150. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Bethel University ranged between 16 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Bethel University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	378	366	97%
Women	607	596	98%

Can I Afford Bethel University?

The average net price after aid at Bethel University is $19,726. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$34,000
In-State Fees	$600
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,000
Out-of-State Fees	$600
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,600
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,600

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 20% of students at Bethel University receive some form of financial aid (222 students).

About 86% of students at Bethel University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,671 per student.

33% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,425.

Student Loan Debt

46% of Bethel University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,739 per year.

Bethel University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 170 students enrolled at Bethel University. Bethel University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Small Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,069 undergraduate students at Bethel University, approximately 44% are male and 56% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bethel University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	12
Black or African American	62
Hispanic	126
White	706
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	51
Non-Resident	101

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bethel University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Indiana	172
Michigan	37
Ohio	9
Illinois	4
Texas	4

Additionally, approximately 9.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Bethel University Graduate Student Diversity

115 of Bethel University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Bethel University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bethel University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	11
Hispanic	4
White	59
Two or More Races	7
Non-Resident	29

Online Learning at Bethel University

Bethel University delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

258 undergraduate students at Bethel University took at least one online class — of those, 158 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 28 students took at least one online class and 74 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Bethel University

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by Bethel University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	9	4	—	13
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	5	—	—	5
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	1	—	1
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	1	—	—	1

Academic Programs at Bethel University

Bethel University offers 22 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Bethel University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.