Bethel University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$40,080

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

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

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$40,080

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.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
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 $28,840. 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

$28,840

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

Minnesota's average	$15,223
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	$28,840	$267	$20,410	$19,498	$22,498	$26,099	$33,548
2021	$29,107	$2,639 (10%)	$21,313	$21,256	$23,564	$27,129	$33,052
2020	$26,468	$617 (2%)	$18,396	$19,525	$22,228	$24,638	$29,721
2019	$27,085	$1,621 (6%)	$18,177	$18,602	$20,863	$26,079	$31,479
2018	$28,706	$1,501 (6%)	$19,179	$19,476	$21,856	$26,492	$32,981
2017	$27,205	$758 (3%)	$17,901	$17,664	$20,206	$25,726	$31,412
2016	$27,963	$1,339 (5%)	$18,394	$20,335	$22,368	$25,863	$32,759
2015	$26,624	$213	$18,198	$19,901	$21,802	$26,940	$30,055
2014	$26,837	--	$17,677	$18,078	$21,794	$26,068	$29,992

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	$55,228	$1,768 (3%)	$40,080	$13,858	$1,290
2021	$53,460	$1,060 (2%)	$39,030	$13,140	$1,290
2020	$52,400	$1,610 (3%)	$38,460	$12,670	$1,270
2019	$50,790	$1,820 (4%)	$37,300	$12,250	$1,240
2018	$48,970	$1,160 (2%)	$36,210	$11,546	$1,214
2017	$47,810	$1,314 (3%)	$35,160	$11,464	$1,186
2016	$46,496	$1,446 (3%)	$34,140	$11,206	$1,150
2015	$45,050	$460 (1%)	$32,990	$10,950	$1,110
2014	$44,590	$1,150 (3%)	$31,760	$11,750	$1,080
2013	$43,440	--	$30,840	$11,550	$1,050

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Does Bethel University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,819 dormitories available to its students at $5,990 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Bethel University is $666 per month.
Does Bethel University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Bethel University for one academic year is $5,160, which works out to $573 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 $1,290.
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: $2,780

If living off-campus, with family: $5,028

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,898
How much is Bethel University application fees?: Bethel University does not have an application fee.
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	$1,670	$650
For out-of-state students	$1,670	$650

Housing and Meal

Bethel University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. 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	$5,160	$5,990	N/A	0	1,819
2021	$5,060	$5,900	N/A	0	1,819
2020	$4,880	$5,900	N/A	0	1,845
2019	$4,690	$5,830	N/A	0	1,858
2018	$4,510	$5,830	N/A	0	1,956
2017	$4,410	$5,700	N/A	20	2,003
2016	$4,180	$5,590	N/A	20	2,003

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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