Bethel University (173160)

https://www.bethel.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$44,050

3.02% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$31,738

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.214%

on Student Loans

2024 Acceptance Rate

87.8%

1,754 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,603

61.9% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

71.4%

434 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University (173160) is $44,050, which is $12,130 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $31,738.

In 2024, 72% of undergraduate students attending Bethel University (173160) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$44,050

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bethel University (173160) was $44,050. The cost of tuition at Bethel University (173160) is $12,130 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bethel University (173160) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$31,738

2024 Value

4.49%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bethel University (173160) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $31,738. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bethel University (173160) grew by 4.49%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bethel University (173160) (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

$10,680

Room and Board

$1,340

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethel University (173160) was of $10,680 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.01% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,340. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.08% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bethel University (173160) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

72% of undergraduate students at Bethel University (173160) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 2.7% with respect to 2023, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bethel University (173160) (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.

0.214%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Bethel University (173160) was 0.214%, which represents 2 out of the 934 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 University (173160) had a total enrollment of 3,603 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University (173160) is 2,232 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,371. This means that 61.9% of students enrolled at Bethel University (173160) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bethel University (173160), both undergraduate and graduate, is 73.7% White, 7.02% Black or African American, 6.94% Hispanic or Latino, 5.58% Asian, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.472% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.222% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bethel University (173160) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.4%), followed by White Male (34.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (53.7%), followed by White Male (15.7%) and Black or African American Female (6.54%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

61.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bethel University (173160) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,603 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University (173160) is 2,232 and the part-time enrollment is 1,371. This means that 61.9% of students enrolled at Bethel University (173160) are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bethel University (173160) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

86%

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 Bethel University (173160) was 86%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), Bethel University (173160) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bethel University (173160) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,654 enrolled students
Black or African American
253 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
250 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bethel University (173160) is 73.7% White, 7.02% Black or African American, 6.94% Hispanic or Latino, 5.58% Asian, 3.3% Two or More Races, 0.472% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.222% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 85 students (2.36%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 276 more women than men received degrees from Bethel University (173160). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bethel University (173160) is white (856 degrees awarded). There were 13.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bethel University (173160) is General Business Administration & Management (161 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (93 degrees) and General Psychology (38 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bethel University (173160), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (96 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), and Physical Sciences (36 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 Bethel University (173160) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,524,922 people), Secondary school teachers (526,801 people), Education administrators (276,521 people), Postsecondary teachers (209,469 people), and Special education teachers (200,773 people).

The most specialized majors at Bethel University (173160) in 2024 are Theology (96 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), Physical Sciences (36 degrees), Education (169 degrees), and History (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel University (173160) are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Bethel University (173160) are Theology (96 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (19 degrees), Physical Sciences (36 degrees), Education (169 degrees), and History (15 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (173160) are Elementary & secondary schools (2,824,093 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (429,103 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (209,592 people), Religious organizations (166,007 people), and Computer Systems Design (152,390 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bethel University (173160).

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
34 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Bethel University (173160) was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 34 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Bethel University (173160) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

413

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

689

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 413 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (173160), which is 0.599 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (689).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bethel University (173160) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (173160) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 90 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (173160) in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.796 times less than the 113 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

67%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 67% of students graduating from Bethel University (173160) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% 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 Doctoral 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
856 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
60 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bethel University (173160) is white (856 degrees awarded). There were 13.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

2.27% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
673 degrees awarded
White Female
662 degrees awarded
White Female
661 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bethel University (173160) is white female (673 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (662 degrees).

Operations

Bethel University (173160) has an endowment valued at nearly $109M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4M (3.66%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, Bethel University (173160) had a total salary expenditure of 89.1M. Bethel University (173160) employs 60 Professors, 55 Associate professors and 24 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bethel University (173160) are Female Associate professor (32), Female Professor (31), and Male Professor (29).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University (173160) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 113 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 61 employees, and Management with 61 employees.

Endowment

$109M

2024 Endowment

21.6%

growth from 2023

Bethel University (173160) has an endowment valued at about $109M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bethel University (173160) grew 21.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $143M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bethel University (173160) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$39.6M

2024 Salaries

2.44%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Bethel University (173160) paid a median of $39.6M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($89.1M) and a 2.44% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.49% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.19% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$10.9M

Instructional Salaries

142

Number of Employees

In 2024, Bethel University (173160) paid a total of $10.9M to 142 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University (173160) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 113 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 61 employees, and Management with 61 employees.

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Retention Rate over Time

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