Bethesda University

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $6,960
    2024 Average Net Price
    $20,099
    After Financial Aid
    2014 Acceptance Rate
    66.9%
    172 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    263
    85.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    7.84%
    4 Graduates

    About

    Bethesda University is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bethesda University were General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees awarded), Early Childhood Education & Teaching (3 degrees), and Biblical Studies (3 degrees).

    In 2024, 60 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bethesda University. 26.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 73.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (8 degrees), 1.14 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (7 degrees).

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

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    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).

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    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%.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    Bethesda University received 172 undergraduate applications in 2014.

    There were 263 students enrolled at Bethesda University in 2024.

    Bethesda University has an overall enrollment yield of 87%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    66.9%
    Acceptance Rate in 2014
    115
    Accepted Out of 172

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    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.

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    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.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      62 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      29 enrolled students
    3. 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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    Graduates

    In 2024, 28 fewer women than men received degrees from Bethesda University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bethesda University is hispanic or latino (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (7 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bethesda University is General Business Administration & Management (27 degrees awarded), followed by Early Childhood Education & Teaching (3 degrees) and Biblical Studies (3 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bethesda University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (11 degrees awarded), Business (38 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (4 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 Bethesda University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,701,380 people), Accountants & auditors (1,062,262 people), Other managers (965,922 people), Software developers (819,462 people), and Secondary school teachers (589,593 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bethesda University in 2024 are Theology (11 degrees awarded), Business (38 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (4 degrees), Education (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (2 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Bethesda University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Dentists, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Bethesda University are Theology (11 degrees awarded), Business (38 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (4 degrees), Education (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (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 Bethesda University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,323,831 people), Computer Systems Design (1,265,089 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (739,382 people), Banking & related activities (551,336 people), and Construction (534,761 people).

    The most specialized majors at Bethesda University are Theology (11 degrees awarded), Business (38 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (4 degrees), Education (5 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (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 Bethesda University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Business Administration & Management
      27 degrees awarded
    2. Early Childhood Education & Teaching
      3 degrees awarded
    3. Biblical Studies
      3 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bethesda University was General Business Administration & Management with 27 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    44
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    16
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Bethesda University, which is 2.75 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (16).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 32 degrees were awarded to men at Bethesda University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 5.33 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Bethesda University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.188 times less than the 32 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

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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. Hispanic or Latino
      8 degrees awarded
    2. Asian
      7 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      4 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Bethesda University is hispanic or latino (8 degrees awarded). There were 1.14 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (7 degrees).

    1.67% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Asian Female
      58 degrees awarded
    2. Asian Male
      28 degrees awarded
    3. Asian Male
      23 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bethesda University is asian female (58 degrees awarded). There were 2.07 times more asian female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian male (28 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Bethesda University had a total salary expenditure of 3.53M. Bethesda University employs 4 Professors. Most academics at Bethesda University are Male Professor (3), and Female Professor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethesda University are: Management, with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.53M
    2024 Salaries
    20.4%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Bethesda University paid a median of $1.53M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($3.53M) and a 20.4% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 32.4% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 14.5% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $190k
    Instructional Salaries
    4
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Bethesda University paid a total of $190k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 12.4% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethesda University were Management with 3 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 3 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 1 employees.

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