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 Mishawaka, Indiana with approximately 1,008 undergraduate students enrolled. Bethel University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,610 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $42,800 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)
The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 99% acceptance rate and modest net price of ~$19,700/year make this accessible, but a 57% graduation rate means nearly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern worth discussing. Median earnings of $42,800 a decade out are modest, though the relatively low debt at graduation (~$19,300) helps keep the financial risk manageable. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-based community and have a clear plan to stay enrolled, but ask hard questions about academic support before committing.
Popular Programs
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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
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 11% 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 (1,008 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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