Bethel University

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

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	972
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	50%
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in McKenzie, Tennessee, 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.

Bethel University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, 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 13-to-1, Bethel University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bethel University is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Tennessee state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Bethel University is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Tennessee is 70%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Bethel University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

50%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$17,482

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

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

Tennessee's average	$9,811
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$17,482

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.

Tennessee's average	$20,464
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Bethel University received on average $14,696 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.

$14,696

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	291	64%	$4,858	$1,413,612
Other Federal Grant	410	91%	$3,969	$1,627,332
State Grant/Scholarships	342	76%	$4,701	$1,607,733
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	369	82%	$8,757	$3,231,344
Total Grant & Scholarships	440	97%	$14,696	$6,466,409

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 37.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 36.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 38.9%.

37.7%

asian 100.0% 2 students
African American 23.6% 43 students
white 46.5% 134 students
unknown 31.8% 7 students
hispanic 40.0% 4 students
International Students 53.8% 7 students
Mixed Race 25.0% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-South Conference
Baseball Mid-South Conference
Basketball Mid-South Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

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

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training

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