Bethel University (219718)

www.bethelu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $17,376
    3% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $13,112
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    60.2%
    1,486 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,936
    58.5% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    16.9%
    69 Graduates

    About

    Bethel University (219718) is a higher education institution located in Carroll County, TN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bethel University (219718) were Organizational Leadership (100 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (93 degrees), and Crisis/Disaster Management (45 degrees).

    In 2024, 607 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bethel University (219718). 54.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (369 degrees), 2.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (158 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University (219718) is $17,376, which is $−6,624 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University (219718) is $17,376, which is $6,624 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,112.

    In 2024, 91% of undergraduate students attending Bethel University (219718) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $17,376
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bethel University (219718) was $17,376. The cost of tuition at Bethel University (219718) is $−6,624 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $13,112
    2024 Value
    36.4%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Bethel University (219718) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,112. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bethel University (219718) grew by 36.4%.

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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

    $10,537
    Room and Board
    $1,288
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethel University (219718) was of $10,537 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 21.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,288. The cost of books and supplies increased by 7.33% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    91%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    38%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    91% of undergraduate students at Bethel University (219718) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 9.64% with respect to 2023, when 83% 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

    Bethel University (219718) received 1,486 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 55.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,486 applicants, 895 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 60.2% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,936 students enrolled at Bethel University (219718) in 2024. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Bethel University (219718) has an overall enrollment yield of 32.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    60.2%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    895
    Accepted Out of 1,486

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bethel University (219718) was 60.2% (895 admissions from 1,486 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 97.2%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 55.2%, while admissions declined by 72.2%.

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    SAT Scores

    11%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    30
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    11% of enrolled first-time students at Bethel University (219718) in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Bethel University (219718) had a total enrollment of 2,936 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University (219718) is 1,719 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,217. This means that 58.5% of students enrolled at Bethel University (219718) are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Bethel University (219718), both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.8% White, 29% Black or African American, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Two or More Races, 2.35% Asian, 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0681% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Bethel University (219718) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26.2%), followed by White Female (23.5%) and Black or African American Male (17.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.8%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Black or African American Female (17.8%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    58.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Bethel University (219718) in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,936 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University (219718) is 1,719 and the part-time enrollment is 1,217. This means that 58.5% of students enrolled at Bethel University (219718) are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    54%
    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 (219718) was 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bethel University (219718) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,432 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      850 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      270 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Bethel University (219718) is 48.8% White, 29% Black or African American, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.37% Two or More Races, 2.35% Asian, 0.307% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0681% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 122 students (4.16%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 59 more women than men received degrees from Bethel University (219718). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bethel University (219718) is white (369 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (158 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bethel University (219718) is Organizational Leadership (100 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (93 degrees) and Crisis/Disaster Management (45 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bethel University (219718), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (181 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), and Business (222 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Accountants & auditors
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel University (219718) are Accountants & auditors (1,015,803 people), Other managers (790,455 people), Financial managers (529,934 people), Chief executives & legislators (408,610 people), and Human resources workers (265,538 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bethel University (219718) in 2024 are Protective Services (181 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), Business (222 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (219718) are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

    The most specialized majors at Bethel University (219718) are Protective Services (181 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), Business (222 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 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 Bethel University (219718) are Elementary & secondary schools (647,137 people), Computer Systems Design (597,226 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (497,463 people), Banking & related activities (461,391 people), and Construction (446,195 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bethel University (219718) are Protective Services (181 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (24 degrees), Business (222 degrees), Communication Technologies (3 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bethel University (219718).
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Studies
      30 degrees awarded
    2. General Business
      23 degrees awarded
    3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
      19 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Bethel University (219718) was General Studies with 30 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    274
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    333
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 274 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (219718), which is 0.823 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (333).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (219718) in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 0.898 times less than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (219718) in Organizational Leadership, which is 1.78 times more than the 36 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    2%
    100% Completion Time
    29%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 2% of students graduating from Bethel University (219718) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 31% 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
      369 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      158 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      32 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Bethel University (219718) is white (369 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (158 degrees).

    1.98% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      452 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      439 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      438 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bethel University (219718) is white male (452 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (439 degrees).

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    Operations

    Bethel University (219718) has an endowment valued at nearly $12.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.61M (13.1%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

    In 2024, Bethel University (219718) had a total salary expenditure of 39.3M. Bethel University (219718) employs 57 Lecturers, 35 Associate professors and 31 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bethel University (219718) are Male Lecturer (35), Female Lecturer (22), and Female Associate professor (20).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University (219718) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 81 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

    Endowment

    $12.3M
    2024 Endowment
    2.29%
    growth from 2023

    Bethel University (219718) has an endowment valued at about $12.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Bethel University (219718) grew 2.29% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $33.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $16.2M
    2024 Salaries
    2.59%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Bethel University (219718) paid a median of $16.2M in salaries, which represents 41.2% of their overall expenditure ($39.3M) and a 2.59% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.22% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.14% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $5.82M
    Instructional Salaries
    154
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Bethel University (219718) paid a total of $5.82M to 154 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University (219718) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 81 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

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