Bethesda University

www.buc.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,960

2024 Average Net Price

$20,099

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

1.82%

on Student Loans

2014 Acceptance Rate

66.9%

172 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

263

85.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

7.84%

4 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Bethesda University is $6,960, which is $21,218 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,099.

In 2024, 61% of undergraduate students attending Bethesda University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 22% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,960

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bethesda University was $6,960. The cost of tuition at Bethesda University is $−21,218 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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

Average Net Price

$20,099

2024 Value

43.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Bethesda University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,099. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Bethesda University grew by 43.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bethesda 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

$11,066

Room and Board

$400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethesda University was of $11,066 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

22%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

61% of undergraduate students at Bethesda University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 15.1% with respect to 2023, when 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bethesda 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.

1.82%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Bethesda University was 1.82%, which represents 1 out of the 55 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

Bethesda University had a total enrollment of 263 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Bethesda University is 224 students and the part-time enrollment is 39. This means that 85.2% of students enrolled at Bethesda University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bethesda University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 23.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, 9.51% Asian, 6.08% White, 3.8% Two or More Races, 1.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.76% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bethesda University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (17.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (11.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.72%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (11.2%), followed by Asian Male (8.99%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bethesda University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 263 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethesda University is 224 and the part-time enrollment is 39. This means that 85.2% of students enrolled at Bethesda University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

45%

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 Bethesda University was 45%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Bethesda University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
62 enrolled students
Black or African American
29 enrolled students
Asian
25 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bethesda University is 23.6% Hispanic or Latino, 11% Black or African American, 9.51% Asian, 6.08% White, 3.8% Two or More Races, 1.14% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.76% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% 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, 2 students (0.76%) did not report their race.

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