Bethel University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Bethel University is a private nonprofit institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota with approximately 1,871 undergraduate students enrolled. Bethel University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 88%. The average net price after financial aid is $28,556 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, and the typical graduate earns $52,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Bethel University may refer to:Bethel University (Indiana) Bethel University (Minnesota) Bethel University (Tennessee) Bethel University (Zambia) Former name of Shorter College (Arkansas)
This small Christian liberal arts school in Saint Paul offers a genuinely encouraging financial picture — median debt at graduation sits at just $18,272, which is well below average for private nonprofits. The 87% freshman retention rate suggests students who enroll tend to feel at home, and the 75% graduation rate is solid if not exceptional. Worth considering if you value a faith-integrated community and can make the $28,439 net price work, though the $52,600 median earnings at 10 years is modest and worth weighing against your intended career path.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,871 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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