Bethel College

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,992

8.08% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$6,357

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

16.3%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

11.8% Full-Time

About

Bethel College is a higher education institution located in Hampton city, VA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Bethel College were Divinity & Ministry (3 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bethel College. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (4 degrees), 2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bethel College is $8,992, which is $−5,508 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bethel College is $8,992, which is $−5,508 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,357.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Bethel College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,992

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bethel College was $8,992. The cost of tuition at Bethel College is $−5,508 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bethel College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,357

2021 Value

4.2k%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bethel College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,357. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bethel College grew by 4.2k%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bethel College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$9,369

Room and Board

$700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethel College was of $9,369 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.14% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bethel College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Bethel College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 13.7% with respect to 2020, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bethel College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

16.3%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bethel College was 16.3%, which represents 7 out of the 43 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Bethel College had a total enrollment of 68 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bethel College is 8 students and the part-time enrollment is 60. This means that 11.8% of students enrolled at Bethel College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bethel College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.6% White, 26.5% Black or African American, 5.88% Asian, 4.41% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.94% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at Bethel College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (62.5%), followed by Asian Female (25%) and White Female (12.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

11.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bethel College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethel College is 8 and the part-time enrollment is 60. This means that 11.8% of students enrolled at Bethel College are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bethel College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

100%

2021 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 Bethel College was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), Bethel College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bethel College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
29 enrolled students
Black or African American
18 enrolled students
Asian
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bethel College is 42.6% White, 26.5% Black or African American, 5.88% Asian, 4.41% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.94% 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 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 0 more women than men received degrees from Bethel College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bethel College is black or african american (4 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Bethel College is Divinity & Ministry (3 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bethel College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (6 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Clergy

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel College are Clergy (74,913 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (9,382 people), Other managers (6,124 people), Postsecondary teachers (4,629 people), and Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (4,624 people).

The most specialized majors at Bethel College in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (6 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bethel College are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (6 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Religious organizations

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel College are Religious organizations (82,439 people), Elementary & secondary schools (21,631 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (11,207 people), Construction (8,507 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (8,372 people).

The most specialized majors at Bethel College are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (6 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bethel College.

Divinity & Ministry

Most Common (2021)

3 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Bethel College was Divinity & Ministry with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Bethel College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel College, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (3).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bethel College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel College in Divinity & Ministry, which is 0.667 times less than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel College in Divinity & Ministry, which is 1.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 0% of students graduating from Bethel College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 0% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at Bethel College is Female and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
4 degrees awarded
White
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bethel College is black or african american (4 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
3 degrees awarded
White Male
2 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bethel College is black or african american female (3 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (2 degrees).

Operations

Bethel College has an endowment valued at nearly $36.9k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 120 (0.325%) compared to the 4.56% average return (574k on 12.6M) across all Special Focus Institutions.

In 2021, Bethel College had a total salary expenditure of 608k. Bethel College employs 2 Instructors. Most academics at Bethel College are Male Instructor (2), and Female Instructor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel College is Management, with 2 employees.

Endowment

$36.9k

2021 Endowment

46.9%

growth from 2020

Bethel College has an endowment valued at about $36.9k, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bethel College grew 46.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.6M lower than than the median endowment of Special Focus Institutions according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bethel College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$304k

2021 Salaries

120%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Bethel College paid a median of $304k in salaries, which represents 50% of their overall expenditure ($608k) and a 120% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$95k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2012, Bethel College paid a total of $95k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

2 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2012, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bethel College was Instructor with 2 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel College was Management with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2012)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2012, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bethel College was Male Instructor with 2 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bethel College.