Bethel University (173160)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$42,760

4.01% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$30,375

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91%

1,642 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,521

64.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

74.5%

433 Graduates

About

Bethel University (173160) is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bethel University (173160) were General Business Administration & Management (128 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (91 degrees), and General Psychology (40 degrees).

In 2023, 1,046 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bethel University (173160). 66.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (824 degrees), 13.7 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (60 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University (173160) is $42,760, which is $18,185 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bethel University (173160) was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,114 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University (173160) is $42,760, which is $18,185 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $30,375.

In 2023, 74% of undergraduate students attending Bethel University (173160) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$42,760

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Bethel University (173160) was $42,760. The cost of tuition at Bethel University (173160) is $18,185 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bethel University (173160) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$30,375

2023 Value

1.54%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Bethel University (173160) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $30,375. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Bethel University (173160) grew by 1.54%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bethel University (173160) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,980

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethel University (173160) was of $9,980 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.45% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies increased by 0.775% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bethel University (173160) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Bethel University (173160) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 6.33% with respect to 2022, when 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bethel University (173160) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Bethel University (173160) was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1114 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bethel University (173160) received 1,642 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 25.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,642 applicants, 1,494 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91% acceptance rate.

There were 3,521 students enrolled at Bethel University (173160) in 2023. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bethel University (173160) has an overall enrollment yield of 28.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,494

Accepted Out of 1,642

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bethel University (173160) was 91% (1,494 admissions from 1,642 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 72.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 25.3%, while admissions declined by 6.27%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bethel University (173160) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Bethel University (173160) in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bethel University (173160) had a total enrollment of 3,521 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University (173160) is 2,286 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,235. This means that 64.9% of students enrolled at Bethel University (173160) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bethel University (173160), both undergraduate and graduate, is 71.1% White, 6.87% Black or African American, 6.56% Hispanic or Latino, 4.88% Asian, 3.1% Two or More Races, 0.341% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0852% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bethel University (173160) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.7%), followed by White Male (33.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.79%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.2%), followed by White Male (14.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.86%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

64.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bethel University (173160) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,521 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University (173160) is 2,286 and the part-time enrollment is 1,235. This means that 64.9% of students enrolled at Bethel University (173160) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bethel University (173160) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bethel University (173160) was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Bethel University (173160) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bethel University (173160) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,505 enrolled students
Black or African American
242 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
231 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bethel University (173160) is 71.1% White, 6.87% Black or African American, 6.56% Hispanic or Latino, 4.88% Asian, 3.1% Two or More Races, 0.341% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0852% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 223 students (6.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 348 more women than men received degrees from Bethel University (173160). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bethel University (173160) is white (824 degrees awarded). There were 13.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (60 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bethel University (173160) is General Business Administration & Management (128 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (91 degrees) and General Psychology (40 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bethel University (173160), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (101 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (15 degrees), and Physical Sciences (33 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel University (173160) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,495,187 people), Secondary school teachers (510,308 people), Education administrators (264,488 people), Special education teachers (200,043 people), and Postsecondary teachers (189,152 people).

The most specialized majors at Bethel University (173160) in 2023 are Theology (101 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (15 degrees), Physical Sciences (33 degrees), Education (191 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel University (173160) are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Bethel University (173160) are Theology (101 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (15 degrees), Physical Sciences (33 degrees), Education (191 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel University (173160) are Elementary & secondary schools (2,752,669 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (383,896 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (226,988 people), Religious organizations (162,824 people), and Computer Systems Design (120,408 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bethel University (173160).

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
128 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
91 degrees awarded
General Psychology
40 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bethel University (173160) was General Business Administration & Management with 128 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bethel University (173160) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

349

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

697

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 349 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (173160), which is 0.501 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (697).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bethel University (173160) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 75 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (173160) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.833 times less than the 90 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (173160) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.2 times more than the 75 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 67% of students graduating from Bethel University (173160) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Bethel University (173160) is Male and Asian (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.31% of graduates (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
824 degrees awarded
Black or African American
60 degrees awarded
Asian
47 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bethel University (173160) is white (824 degrees awarded). There were 13.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (60 degrees).

2.39% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
555 degrees awarded
White Male
269 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bethel University (173160) is white female (555 degrees awarded). There were 2.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (269 degrees).

Operations

Bethel University (173160) has an endowment valued at nearly $89.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.76M (6.41%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Bethel University (173160) had a total salary expenditure of 89.2M. Bethel University (173160) employs 55 Professors, 55 Associate professors and 28 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bethel University (173160) are Female Associate professor (30), Male Professor (29), and Female Professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University (173160) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 103 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 62 employees, and Management with 54 employees.

Endowment

$89.9M

2023 Endowment

3.24%

decline from 2022

Bethel University (173160) has an endowment valued at about $89.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Bethel University (173160) declined 3.24% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.1M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bethel University (173160) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$40.6M

2023 Salaries

7.49%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Bethel University (173160) paid a median of $40.6M in salaries, which represents 45.5% of their overall expenditure ($89.2M) and a 7.49% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.19% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.23% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$10.1M

Instructional Salaries

142

Number of Employees

In 2023, Bethel University (173160) paid a total of $10.1M to 142 employees working as instructors, which represents 24.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

55 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

103 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bethel University (173160) were Professor with 55 employees, Associate professor with 55 employees, and Assistant professor with 28 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University (173160) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 103 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 62 employees, and Management with 54 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bethel University (173160) was Female Associate professor with 30 employees, Male Professor with 29 employees, and Female Professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bethel University (173160).

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