Bethel University

4-years Private College In Saint Paul, MN

Bethel University (referred to as Bethel) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Saint Paul, MN. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Bethel University is $42,930. The school has a total enrollment of 3,546 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Bethel University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$42,930 (2023)
Acceptance Rate72.49%
Student Population3,546
Graduation Rate74%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Bethel University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1959 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Bethel University is $42,930 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Bethel University is $10,566 for academic year 2021-2022. Bethel University offers the alternative tuition plans. 79 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $22,134 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Bethel University is 72.49% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.92%. Bethel University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 3,546 students are attending at Bethel University (2,592 undergraduate students). There are 191 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 251 part-time faculty working for Bethel University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 604 (full-time) and 275 (part-time). The graduation rate at Bethel University is 74% and the retention rate is 83% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Bethel University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Bethel University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Bethel University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Bethel University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers