Bethel University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Mishawaka, IN that costs an average of $19,971 a year after financial aid, admits 98% of applicants and graduates 60% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,971
Acceptance rate
98%
Graduation rate
60%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$54,006

Private nonprofitSmall city1,008 undergraduates

Cost of Bethel University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$46,091
Tuition and fees, in-state$35,380
Housing and food (on campus)$11,480
Books and supplies$930
Average net price after aid$19,971

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$17,195
$30,001–48,000$23,275
$48,001–75,000$16,985
$75,001–110,000$21,132
$110,001+$24,122

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Bethel University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate98%
Average SAT1,014
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)460–580
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)440–570
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)16–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate60%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$48,252
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$54,006
Rank in Indiana (earnings)28th of 44 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$24,000
Typical monthly loan payment$273 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants42%
Students with federal loans41%

Majors and programs at Bethel University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (40)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing74$86,633$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations60$46,763$20,750
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods32$40,949$20,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness40$35,671$25,500
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries32$28,479$19,500
Accounting and Related Services9——
American Sign Language15——
Applied Mathematics11——
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology9——
Biology6——
Business/Commerce21——
Chemistry2——
Communication and Media Studies9——
Computer and Information Sciences4——
Computer Science3——
Criminal Justice and Corrections18——
Design and Applied Arts9——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft4——
Economics10——
Engineering13——
Finance and Financial Management Services2——
Fine and Studio Arts2——
History3——
Homeland Security1——
Human Services6——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities28——
Marketing24——
Mathematics4——
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology6——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies10——
Music4——
Philosophy4——
Political Science and Government———
Psychology20——
Public Health2——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies4——
Sociology2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas13——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language3——
Theological and Ministerial Studies2——

Associate's degree programs (8)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
American Sign Language6——
Bible/Biblical Studies———
Business/Commerce6——
Criminal Justice and Corrections———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities6——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies1——
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries8——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing14——

Master's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations64$62,093$25,089
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology———
Educational Administration and Supervision13——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing4——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8——
Theological and Ministerial Studies21——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Hanover CollegeHanover$20,09584%$59,112
Anderson UniversityAnderson$24,89079%$52,590
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Manchester UniversityNorth Manchester$20,76371%$60,682
Franklin CollegeFranklin$24,34370%$61,877
Wabash CollegeCrawfordsville$23,53263%$71,578
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods CollegeSaint Mary of the Woods$22,50772%$47,279
Goshen CollegeGoshen$13,40484%$61,420

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About Bethel University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationMishawaka, IN
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates1,008
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitebetheluniversity.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Bethel University's acceptance rate?

Bethel University admits 98% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,014 on the SAT.

How much does Bethel University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $46,091 a year (tuition and fees: $35,380). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,971 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $17,195.

How much do Bethel University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $54,006 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 28th of 44 similar colleges in Indiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($86,633 a year after graduation).

What is Bethel University's graduation rate?

60% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.