Bethel University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bethel University was $16,139. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Bethel University

Bethel University net price calculator

$16,139

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Tennessee and nationwide.

Tennessee's average	$14,439
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Bethel University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$16,139	$527 (3%)	$14,612	$16,737	$18,939	$20,960	$18,853
2021	$15,612	$37	$14,708	$14,779	$17,690	$18,108	$17,860
2020	$15,649	$631 (4%)	$14,339	$13,225	$19,206	$18,643	$18,446
2019	$15,018	$636 (4%)	$14,932	$15,131	$17,282	$18,134	$18,233
2018	$14,382	$201 (1%)	$13,070	$13,226	$14,798	$16,745	$17,287
2017	$14,583	$3,079 (17%)	$14,635	$13,916	$15,908	$15,970	$17,388
2016	$17,662	$1,605 (8%)	$17,346	$18,076	$18,190	$18,616	$18,686
2015	$19,267	$68	$19,730	$19,222	$18,926	$17,751	$18,131
2014	$19,335	--	$19,792	$18,585	$18,619	$18,348	$16,183

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Bethel University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$32,670	$472 (1%)	$17,482	$13,988	$1,200
2021	$32,198	$170	$17,010	$13,988	$1,200
2020	$32,028	$458 (1%)	$17,010	$13,818	$1,200
2019	$31,570	No change	$16,552	$13,818	$1,200
2018	$31,570	$908 (3%)	$16,552	$13,818	$1,200
2017	$30,662	$466 (2%)	$15,764	$13,698	$1,200
2016	$30,196	No change	$15,714	$13,282	$1,200
2015	$30,196	No change	$15,714	$13,282	$1,200
2014	$30,196	$126	$15,714	$13,282	$1,200
2013	$30,070	--	$15,520	$13,350	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Bethel University? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,368 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Bethel University is $1,041 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Bethel University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Bethel University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,620

If living off-campus, with family: $4,620

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,620
How much is Bethel University application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $30 and $30 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Bethel University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Bethel University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$384	$558
For out-of-state students	$384	$558

Housing and Meal

**Bethel University requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Bethel University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,368	0	972
2021	$3,554	$5,814	N/A	0	922
2020	$3,384	$5,814	N/A	0	947
2019	$3,384	$5,814	N/A	19	1,030
2018	$3,384	$5,814	N/A	19	1,030
2017	$3,384	$5,814	N/A	19	1,030
2016	N/A	N/A	$8,782	19	1,065

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bethel University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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