Bethany Global University

https://bethanygu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,500
    44% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $37,790
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    92.9%
    70 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    100
    65% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    28.2%
    20 Graduates

    About

    Bethany Global University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bethany Global University were Missionary Studies & Missiology (84 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 132 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bethany Global University. 79.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 20.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (102 degrees), 17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (6 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Bethany Global University is $10,500, which is $−4,397 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bethany Global University is $10,500, which is $4,397 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $37,790.

    In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Bethany Global University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,500
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bethany Global University was $10,500. The cost of tuition at Bethany Global University is $−4,397 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $37,790
    2024 Value
    90.5%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Bethany Global University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $37,790. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bethany Global University grew by 90.5%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,184
    Room and Board
    $500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethany Global University was of $12,184 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 26.2% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    100%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    57%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    100% of undergraduate students at Bethany Global University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.01% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Bethany Global University received 70 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 52.4% annual growth. Out of those 70 applicants, 65 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.9% acceptance rate.

    There were 100 students enrolled at Bethany Global University in 2024.

    Bethany Global University has an overall enrollment yield of 6.15%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    92.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    65
    Accepted Out of 70

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bethany Global University was 92.9% (65 admissions from 70 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 93.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 52.4%, while admissions declined by 52.9%.

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    Enrollment

    Bethany Global University had a total enrollment of 100 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bethany Global University is 65 students and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 65% of students enrolled at Bethany Global University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Bethany Global University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63% White, 6% Black or African American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, 5% Asian, 4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1% Two or More Races.

    Students enrolled at Bethany Global University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.6%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (60%), followed by Black or African American Female (40%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    65%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Bethany Global University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethany Global University is 65 and the part-time enrollment is 35. This means that 65% of students enrolled at Bethany Global University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    22%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bethany Global University was 22%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Bethany Global University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      63 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      6 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      6 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Bethany Global University is 63% White, 6% Black or African American, 6% Hispanic or Latino, 5% Asian, 4% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 10 students (10%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 78 more women than men received degrees from Bethany Global University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bethany Global University is white (102 degrees awarded). There were 17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (6 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bethany Global University is Missionary Studies & Missiology (84 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bethany Global University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (120 degrees awarded) and Education (12 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethany Global University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,442,646 people), Secondary school teachers (447,201 people), Education administrators (235,615 people), Special education teachers (192,051 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (176,141 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bethany Global University in 2024 are Theology (120 degrees awarded) and Education (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethany Global University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Gaming services workers, Physicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

    The most specialized majors at Bethany Global University are Theology (120 degrees awarded) and Education (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethany Global University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,600,928 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (192,616 people), Religious organizations (118,379 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (101,835 people), and Child day care services (92,660 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bethany Global University are Theology (120 degrees awarded) and Education (12 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    27
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    105
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Bethany Global University, which is 0.257 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (105).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Bethany Global University in Missionary Studies & Missiology, which is 0.25 times less than the 96 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Bethany Global University in Missionary Studies & Missiology, which is 4 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    37%
    100% Completion Time
    40%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 37% of students graduating from Bethany Global University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      102 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      6 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      6 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Bethany Global University is white (102 degrees awarded). There were 17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (6 degrees).

    8.33% of degree recipients (11 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      95 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      91 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      85 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bethany Global University is white female (95 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (91 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Bethany Global University had a total salary expenditure of 12.5M. Bethany Global University employs 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at Bethany Global University are Female No academic rank (2), and Male No academic rank (2).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethany Global University are: Management, with 2 employees, Service, with 2 employees, and Sales and related with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $3.92M
    2024 Salaries
    14.9%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Bethany Global University paid a median of $3.92M in salaries, which represents 31.3% of their overall expenditure ($12.5M) and a 14.9% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.64% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 19.6% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $235k
    Instructional Salaries
    4
    Number of Employees

    In 2023, Bethany Global University paid a total of $235k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.1% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethany Global University were Management with 2 employees, Service with 2 employees, and Sales and related with 1 employees.

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