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Bethel University Teaching Programs

Bethel University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Saint Paul, MN. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Bethel University Rankings

Bethel University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#8 of 76	State — Minnesota
Overall Quality	#19 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#214 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Bethel University?

Contact information for Bethel University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	3900 Bethel Dr, Saint Paul, MN 55112
Phone:	6516386400
Website:	www.bethel.edu/
Admissions:	www.bethel.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.bethel.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Bethel University?

You can apply to Bethel University online at: https://www.bethel.edu/undergrad/admissions/apply/

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

Admission Requirements for Bethel University

This is what Bethel University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bethel University?

Bethel University admits 88%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

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

Average Test Scores

2% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 29% 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 610 and 650. Math scores were between 580 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1190 to 1300. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Bethel University ranged between 22 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Bethel University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	791	676	86%
Women	963	864	90%

Can I Afford Bethel University?

The average net price after aid at Bethel University is $28,439. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$44,050
In-State Fees	$176
Out-of-State Tuition	$44,050
Out-of-State Fees	$176
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$44,226
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$44,226

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 16% of students at Bethel University receive some form of financial aid (427 students).

Nearly 72% of students at Bethel University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,856 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,921.

Student Loan Debt

44% of Bethel University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,552 per year.

Bethel University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,326 students enrolled at Bethel University. Bethel University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,012 undergraduate students at Bethel University, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	116
Black or African American	126
Hispanic	144
White	1,500
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	74
Non-Resident	2

Geographic Diversity

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

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	357
Wisconsin	22
North Dakota	6
Colorado	5
Arizona	4

Additionally, approximately 0.1% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Bethel University Graduate Student Diversity

892 of Bethel University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Bethel University, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	44
Black or African American	83
Hispanic	53
White	629
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	18
Non-Resident	15

Online Learning at Bethel University

Bethel University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

865 undergraduate students at Bethel University took at least one online class — of those, 433 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 272 students took at least one online class and 308 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 the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Special Education and Teaching	11	45	—	56
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	24	—	—	35
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	13	15	28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	28	—	—	28
Education, General	—	17	—	17
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	5	—	—	5

Academic Programs at Bethel University

Bethel University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

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.