Bethel University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Saint Paul, Minnesota with 1,871 undergraduates. It admits 88% of applicants, costs an average of $30,995 a year after grants and graduates 72% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Bethel University acceptance rate and admissions
Bethel University admitted 88% 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.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 610 to 650, math 580 to 650). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Bethel University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision | Jul 28, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jul 28, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Bethel University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Bethel University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $26,240 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,095 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $60,066 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $30,995 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $30,995 a year after grants and scholarships, $29,071 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):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Bethel University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Bethel University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 72% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $69,827 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 31% 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 University majors and what graduates earn
Bethel University awarded bachelor's degrees in 46 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from human resources ($101,195).
All 46 majors at Bethel University
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.
Graduate programs at Bethel University
18 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 18 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special education | Master's | 45 | $58,329 | $40,500 |
| Business administration | Master's | 41 | $104,009 | $30,468 |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 39 | $58,262 | $32,247 |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 32 | $102,780 | $136,809 |
| Nursing | Master's | 19 | $119,299 | $53,128 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 18 | $55,723 | $41,833 |
| Education | Master's | 17 | $52,069 | n/a |
| Pastoral ministry | Master's | 17 | $41,471 | $28,572 |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 15 | $96,321 | n/a |
| Human resources | Master's | 14 | $78,365 | $26,410 |
| Education leadership | Master's | 13 | $69,476 | n/a |
| Religious studies | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Social work | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Divinity and ministry | Professional doctorate | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Religious Education | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Bethel University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,871 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 55% women, 45% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bethel University?
Bethel University admitted 88% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Bethel University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $26,240. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $30,995 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Bethel University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 610 to 650 in reading and writing and 580 to 650 in math, and 22 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Bethel University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Bethel University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Bethel University?
72% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Bethel University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $69,827 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.