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Bethel College-North Newton

North Newton, KS·Private nonprofit·499 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. a private nonprofit school with 499 students.

96%
Accept
499
Students
$24,392
Net Price
43%
Grad Rate
$45,600
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

Bethel College-North Newton is a private nonprofit institution located in North Newton, Kansas with approximately 499 undergraduate students enrolled. Bethel College-North Newton has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,392 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $45,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 96% acceptance rate means getting in is rarely the hurdle, but a 43% graduation rate signals that finishing is a real challenge — nearly 4 in 10 students who start don't make it through. The relatively low median debt of $12,000 is a genuine bright spot, and $45,600 in median earnings is respectable for a small Mennonite liberal arts school in Kansas. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit faith-based community and are confident in your commitment to finishing, but look closely at what's driving that high attrition before enrolling.

Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing23%
Health Professions11%
Biological Sciences10%
Psychology8%
Education8%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Communications2%
Mathematics2%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite22

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$34,002
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,002
Avg Net Price
$24,392
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants39%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
43%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
60%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$36,600
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.8x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White53%
Black17%
Hispanic/Latino17%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (499 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Bethel College-North Newton

300 E 27th St

North Newton, KS 67117-1716

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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