Bethel University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	751
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Mishawaka, Indiana, Bethel University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that Bethel University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Bethel University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Bethel University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 72% at Bethel University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,830

Cost of attendance at Bethel University in 2022 for students from Indiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$8,887
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,830

Cost of attendance at Bethel University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Indiana's average	$22,628
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Bethel University received on average $22,106 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,106

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	122	45%	$5,168	$630,492
Other Federal Grant	122	45%	$5,336	$650,992
State Grant/Scholarships	110	40%	$7,839	$862,288
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	263	96%	$16,940	$4,455,206
Total Grant & Scholarships	270	99%	$22,106	$5,968,486

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bethel University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bethel University students is 63.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.7%.

63.2%

asian 70.0% 7 students
African American 40.9% 9 students
white 67.9% 144 students
hispanic 41.2% 7 students
International Students 57.1% 4 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Crossroads League
Basketball Crossroads League
Track and Cross Country Crossroads League

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

Bethel University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bethel University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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