Bethesda University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Anaheim, CA that costs an average of $10,963 a year after financial aid and graduates 19% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$10,963
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
19%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$51,202

Private nonprofitLarge city205 undergraduates

Cost of Bethesda University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$16,262
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,220
Books and supplies$150
Average net price after aid$10,963

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$8,767
$30,001–48,000$6,919
$48,001–75,000$11,807
$110,001+$15,512

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

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate19%
First-year retention45%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$31,147
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$51,202
Rank in California (earnings)107th of 129 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$12,250
Typical monthly loan payment$139 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants43%
Students with federal loans36%

Majors and programs at Bethesda University

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

Bachelor's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies6——
Business Administration, Management and Operations49——
Computer and Information Sciences3——
Music1——
Religious Education———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4——

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Bible/Biblical Studies3——
Business Administration, Management and Operations28——
Music4——
Theological and Ministerial Studies10——

Professional degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies5——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Lincoln UniversityOakland——$77,205
World Mission UniversityLos Angeles$15,820—$24,300
SUM Bible College and Theological SeminaryEl Dorado Hills$24,26041%$41,407
San Francisco Conservatory of MusicSan Francisco$48,67855%$47,172
Southern California Institute of ArchitectureLos Angeles$28,75377%$73,810
Yeshiva Ohr Elchonon Chabad West Coast Talmudical SeminaryLos Angeles$15,23558%$35,665
Golden Gate UniversitySan Francisco——$90,346
Charles R Drew University of Medicine and ScienceLos Angeles$31,40039%$79,596

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About Bethesda University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationAnaheim, CA
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates205
Student-to-faculty ratio7 to 1
AccreditorTransnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
Websitebuc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Bethesda University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $16,262 a year (tuition and fees: $7,220). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $10,963 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,767.

How much do Bethesda University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $51,202 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 107th of 129 similar colleges in California.

What is Bethesda University's graduation rate?

19% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 45% of first-year students return for a second year.