Bethel University

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,060

3% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$28,706

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

2.45%

Default Rate

2017 Acceptance Rate

83.5%

1,812 Applicants

2017 Enrolled Students

3,797

71.7% Full-Time

2017 Graduation Rate

70.5%

476 Graduates

About

Bethel University is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Bethel University were Registered Nursing (153 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (140 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (52 degrees).

In 2017, 1,286 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bethel University. 63.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.5% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (983 degrees), 9.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (105 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University is $36,060, which is $15,327 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University is $36,060, which is $15,327 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,706.

In 2017, 88% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 63% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$36,060

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Bethel University was $36,060. The cost of tuition at Bethel University is $15,327 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($20,733).

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

Average Net Price

$28,706

2017 Value

5.52%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Bethel University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,706. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Bethel University grew by 5.52%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bethel University (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

$8,355

Room and Board

$1,186

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethel University was of $8,355 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,186. The cost of room and board increased by 3.34% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.13% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

63%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Bethel University received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2016, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bethel University (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.

2.45%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Bethel University was 2.45%, which represents 34 out of the 1386 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.

Admissions

Bethel University received 1,812 undergraduate applications in 2017, which represents a 0.779% annual growth. Out of those 1,812 applicants, 1,513 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,797 students enrolled at Bethel University in 2017, and 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bethel University has an overall enrollment yield of 38.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2017

1,513

Accepted Out of 1,812

In 2017, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bethel University was 83.5% (1,513 admissions from 1,812 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2016, which was 82.4%. Between 2016 and 2017, the number of applicants grew by 0.779%, while admissions grew by 2.16%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bethel University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

6% of enrolled first-time students at Bethel University in 2017 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bethel University has a total enrollment of 3,797 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University is 2,721 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,076. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at Bethel University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bethel University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.6% White, 4.98% Black or African American, 4.42% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, 3.27% Two or More Races, 0.448% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bethel University in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (49%), followed by White Male (30.9%) and Asian Female (2.62%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (49.7%), followed by White Male (14%) and Black or African American Female (3.18%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bethel University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,797 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University is 2,721 and the part-time enrollment is 1,076. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at Bethel University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2017 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 University was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (75%), Bethel University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
2,793
Black or African American
189
Hispanic or Latino
168

The enrolled student population at Bethel University is 73.6% White, 4.98% Black or African American, 4.42% Hispanic or Latino, 3.4% Asian, 3.27% Two or More Races, 0.448% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.158% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 54.4% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 356 students (9.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 348 more women than men received degrees from Bethel University. The majority of degree recipients at Bethel University are white (983 degrees awarded). There were 9.36 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (105 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bethel University is Registered Nursing (153 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (140 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (52 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Bethel University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (55 degrees awarded), Theology (30 degrees), and Education (254 degrees).

Workforce

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 Bethel University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,983,381 people), Secondary school teachers (329,957 people), Education administrators (303,329 people), Postsecondary teachers (223,019 people), and Other managers (220,738 people).

The most specialized majors at Bethel University are Physical Sciences (55 degrees awarded), Theology (30 degrees), Education (254 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (52 degrees), and Psychology (96 degrees).

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 Bethel University are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nurse anesthetists

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 Bethel University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,022,459 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (491,895 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (359,259 people), Outpatient care centers (196,633 people), and Individual & family services (162,564 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common

Registered Nursing
153 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
140 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
52 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bethel University was Registered Nursing with 153 degree-majorss awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 469 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University, which is 0.574 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (817).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Bethel University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 104 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.51 times more than the 69 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 137 degrees were awarded to women at Bethel University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.56 times more than the 16 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

63%

100% Completion Time

74%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 63% of students graduating from Bethel University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 74% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Bethel University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (77.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.05% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
983 degrees awarded
Unknown
105 degrees awarded
Black or African American
73 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bethel University is white (983 degrees awarded). There were 9.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, unknown (105 degrees).

8.16% of degree recipients (105 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
620 degrees awarded
White Male
363 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Bethel University is white female (620 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (363 degrees).

Operations

Bethel University has an endowment valued at nearly $33.8M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $10.1M (30%), compared to the 6.94% average return ($2.3M on $33.1M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2017, Bethel University had a total salary expenditure of $103M. Bethel University employs 93 Associate professors, 74 Professors, and 33 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bethel University are Female Associate professors (57), Male Professors(53), and Male Associate professors (36).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 115 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 98 employees, and Management with 61 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$33.8M

2017 Endowment

4.6%

growth from 2016

Bethel University has an endowment valued at about $33.8M, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Bethel University grew 4.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $704k higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$392k - Federal
$323k - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Bethel University received $392k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $323k from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$42.4M

2017 Salaries

3.13%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Bethel University paid a median of $42.4M in salaries, which represents 41.3% of their overall expenditure ($103M) and a 3.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.92% growth from 2015 and a 3.2% decline from 2014.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 31.4M (40.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$14.7M

Instructional Salaries

207

Number of Employees

In 2017, Bethel University paid a total of $14.7M to 207 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $16.8M (34%) for similar Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

93 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

115 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bethel University were Associate professor with 93 employees; Professor with 74 employees; and Professor with 33 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 115 employees; Office and Administrative Support with 98 employees; and Management with 61 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bethel University was Female Associate professor with 57 employees, Male Professor with 53 employees, and Male Associate professor with 36 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Bethel University.

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