Bethel University

www.betheluniversity.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,270

3.49% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,772

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.09%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

97.9%

1,250 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,339

79.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

63.2%

170 Graduates

About

Bethel University is a higher education institution located in St. Joseph County, IN. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Bethel University were General Business Administration & Management (47 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (14 degrees), and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (12 degrees).

In 2021, 341 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bethel University. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (237 degrees), 6.77 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University is $30,270, which is $7,086 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University is $30,270, which is $7,086 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,772.

In 2021, 85% of undergraduate students attending Bethel University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,270

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bethel University was $30,270. The cost of tuition at Bethel University is $7,086 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$18,772

2021 Value

2.87%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bethel University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,772. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bethel University grew by 2.87%.

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

$8,209

Room and Board

$1,316

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethel University was of $8,209 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.59% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,316. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4.94% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Bethel University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 85% 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.

2.09%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bethel University was 2.09%, which represents 10 out of the 478 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 1,250 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.21% annual growth. Out of those 1,250 applicants, 1,224 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,339 students enrolled at Bethel University in 2021.

Bethel University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,224

Accepted Out of 1,250

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bethel University was 97.9% (1,224 admissions from 1,250 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 92.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.21%, while admissions grew by 6.81%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bethel University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Bethel University had a total enrollment of 1,339 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University is 1,059 students and the part-time enrollment is 280. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Bethel University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bethel University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.81% Black or African American, 5% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, and 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Bethel University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.8%), followed by White Male (22.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.39%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (23.7%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Black or African American Female (10.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bethel University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,339 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University is 1,059 and the part-time enrollment is 280. This means that 79.1% of students enrolled at Bethel University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

72%

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 University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bethel University had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

White
911 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
137 enrolled students
Black or African American
118 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bethel University is 68% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 8.81% Black or African American, 5% Two or More Races, 2.39% Asian, and 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native. 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 9 students (0.672%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 101 more women than men received degrees from Bethel University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bethel University is white (237 degrees awarded). There were 6.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Bethel University is General Business Administration & Management (47 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (14 degrees) and Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (12 degrees).

In 2021, 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 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (31 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (6 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 are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,667,557 people), Secondary school teachers (468,744 people), Education administrators (263,836 people), Special education teachers (171,342 people), and Postsecondary teachers (171,016 people).

The most specialized majors at Bethel University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (31 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Language & Linguistics (6 degrees), Math & Statistics (8 degrees), and EDUCATION. (45 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bethel University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (31 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (17 degrees), Language & Linguistics (6 degrees), Math & Statistics (8 degrees), and EDUCATION. (45 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,825,462 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (335,638 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (182,707 people), Religious organizations (135,951 people), and Computer Systems Design (127,241 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.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
36 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
16 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
12 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bethel University was Registered Nursing with 36 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

120

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

221

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University, which is 0.543 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (221).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.658 times less than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.52 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

59%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 59% of students graduating from Bethel University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bethel University is Male and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, 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.

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, 0.588% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
237 degrees awarded
Black or African American
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bethel University is white (237 degrees awarded). There were 6.77 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (35 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
154 degrees awarded
White Male
83 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
25 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bethel University is white female (154 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (83 degrees).

Operations

Bethel University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.93M (16.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Bethel University had a total salary expenditure of 28.2M. Bethel University employs 28 Assistant professors, 23 Associate professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Bethel University are Female Assistant professor (20), Male Associate professor (12), and Female Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 28 employees, Management, with 27 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Endowment

$11.4M

2021 Endowment

18.1%

growth from 2020

Bethel University has an endowment valued at about $11.4M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bethel University grew 18.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $39M lower 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: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.3M

2021 Salaries

5.86%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Bethel University paid a median of $11.3M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($28.2M) and a 5.86% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.31M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bethel University paid a total of $3.31M to 63 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

28 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

28 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bethel University were Assistant professor with 28 employees, Associate professor with 23 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University were Office and Administrative Support with 28 employees, Management with 27 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bethel University was Female Assistant professor with 20 employees, Male Associate professor with 12 employees, and Female Associate professor with 11 employees.

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