Bethel College-North Newton is a private nonprofit 4-year college in North Newton, Kansas with 504 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, costs an average of $31,503 a year after grants and graduates 50% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Bethel College-North Newton acceptance rate and admissions
Bethel College-North Newton admitted 94% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Bethel College-North Newton tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $36,058 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,764 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $54,055 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $31,503 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $31,503 a year after grants and scholarships, $22,552 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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Bethel College-North Newton graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $58,029 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 44% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Bethel College-North Newton majors and what graduates earn
Bethel College-North Newton awarded bachelor's degrees in 17 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($75,293).
All 17 majors at Bethel College-North Newton
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 14 | n/a | $75,293 | $19,421 |
| Business | 25 | n/a | $48,612 | $26,400 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 504 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 49% women, 51% men
- 11 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bethel College-North Newton?
Bethel College-North Newton admitted 94% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Bethel College-North Newton cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $36,058. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $31,503 a year in 2024-25.
Is Bethel College-North Newton test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Bethel College-North Newton reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton?
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Bethel College-North Newton graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $58,029 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.