Bethel University - Minnesota: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2576 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #719 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #658 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #5 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
| #1225 of 2,294 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 2,592
- Graduates
- 954
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.bethel.edu
Bethel University - Minnesota Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bethel University - Minnesota has an acceptance rate of 72% and is among the top 35% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 72% | 70% | 74% |
| Applicants | 2,199 | 941 | 1,258 |
| Admissions | 1,594 | 659 | 935 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 440 | 172 | 268 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
1,563 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
837 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
197 or 45%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bethel University - Minnesota are 20-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2659 (75%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 240 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 211 (6%) |
| Asian | 175 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 127 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 90 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 22 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bethel University - Minnesota is $29,915 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,600 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $24,105 |
| $48-75K | $22,265 |
| $75-110K | $27,349 |
| $110K+ | $33,418 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $41,110 | $11,981 |
| Tuition in-state | $41,110 | $11,981 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $41,110 | $11,981 |
| Fee in-district | $160 | |
| Fee in-state | $160 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $160 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,724 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,490 |
| Room charge | $6,100 |
| Meal charge | $5,390 |
Bethel University - Minnesota majors
Bethel University - Minnesota has granted 657 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 311 master's across 18 programs, and 36 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bethel University - Minnesota.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 87 | 31 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 114 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 18 | 44 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 44 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 42 | |||
| Psychology, General | 41 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 13 | 26 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 38 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 28 | 7 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 33 | |||
| Communication, General | 30 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 29 | |||
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 23 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 19 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 18 | |||
| Physics, General | 18 | |||
| Social Work | 17 | |||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 16 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 15 | |||
| Education, General | 15 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 14 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 14 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 12 | 2 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 12 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 12 | |||
| Neuroscience | 11 | |||
| Religious Education | 9 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Lay Ministry | 8 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | |||
| Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Graphic Design | 7 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 6 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 6 | |||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 6 | |||
| Economics, General | 6 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 5 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Environmental Science | 4 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |||
| Philosophy | 4 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 4 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 3 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | |||
| Accounting | 2 | |||
| Digital Humanities | 2 | |||
| Engineering Science | 2 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |||
| Journalism | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 2 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | |||
| Finance, General | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |||
| Nursing Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 29 | 657 | 311 | 36 |
Bethel University - Minnesota has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 16% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 69% | 78% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bethel University - Minnesota has published 1,828 scientific papers with 24,070 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Philosophy, Political Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 55 |
| 1992 | 18 | 41 |
| 1993 | 17 | 46 |
| 1994 | 14 | 67 |
| 1995 | 11 | 44 |
| 1996 | 12 | 60 |
| 1997 | 25 | 69 |
| 1998 | 16 | 87 |
| 1999 | 19 | 111 |
| 2000 | 25 | 93 |
| 2001 | 23 | 111 |
| 2002 | 26 | 162 |
| 2003 | 36 | 174 |
| 2004 | 30 | 226 |
| 2005 | 40 | 220 |
| 2006 | 52 | 285 |
| 2007 | 33 | 344 |
| 2008 | 46 | 406 |
| 2009 | 31 | 458 |
| 2010 | 64 | 557 |
| 2011 | 51 | 596 |
| 2012 | 43 | 672 |
| 2013 | 46 | 740 |
| 2014 | 53 | 836 |
| 2015 | 66 | 940 |
| 2016 | 50 | 1163 |
| 2017 | 79 | 1224 |
| 2018 | 102 | 1471 |
| 2019 | 122 | 1819 |
| 2020 | 97 | 2358 |
| 2021 | 95 | 2724 |
| 2022 | 98 | 2596 |
| 2023 | 78 | 2490 |
Bethel University - Minnesota alumni
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Joel Hodgson
- Occupations
- writertelevision actorscreenwriteractorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Joel Hodgson is an American writer, comedian and television actor. He is best known for creating Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K) and starring in it as the character Joel Robinson. In 2007, MST3K was listed as "one of the top 100 television shows of all time" by Time.
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Randy Hultgren
- Enrolled in Bethel University - Minnesota
- In 1988 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
-
Randall Mark Hultgren is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for Illinois's 14th congressional district from 2011 to 2019. He is a member of the Republican Party.
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Jeff Nelson
- Occupations
- baseball umpire
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Brian Nelson is an American former professional baseball umpire in Major League Baseball (MLB), who was named to the National League (NL) staff prior to the 1999 season, and worked throughout both major leagues from 2000 until his retirement after the 2023 regular season.
-
Joshua Becker
- Occupations
- writerblogger
- Biography
-
Joshua Becker is an American author, writer, and philanthropist.
General info
| Alternative names | BU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1871 |
| Colors | royal blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 614 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3900 Bethel Dr Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55112 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |
| Phone | 6516386400 |