Bethel University - Minnesota: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2572 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #713 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #653 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #5 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
| #1189 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 15 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 91%
- Undergraduates
- 2,629
- Graduates
- 892
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 91% and is among the 37% of the easiest 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 | 91% | 90% | 92% |
| Applicants | 1,642 | 791 | 851 |
| Admissions | 1,494 | 712 | 782 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 427 | 210 | 217 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
914 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,021 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1065
or below
75% of them
had 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bethel University - Minnesota are 1065-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
144 or 34%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bethel University - Minnesota are 23-29 (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 | 2505 (71%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 242 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 231 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 223 (6%) |
| Asian | 172 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 109 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 24 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bethel University - Minnesota is $30,375 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 | $22,031 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,796 |
| $48-75K | $22,279 |
| $75-110K | $27,603 |
| $110K+ | $33,418 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,760 | $10,566 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,760 | $10,566 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,760 | $10,566 |
| Fee in-district | $170 | |
| Fee in-state | $170 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $170 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,566 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,090 |
| Room charge | $6,290 |
| Meal charge | $5,800 |
Bethel University - Minnesota majors
Bethel University - Minnesota has granted 569 bachelor's degrees across 47 programs, 283 master's across 15 programs, and 38 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 | 1 | 99 | 36 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 91 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 17 | 52 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 15 | 23 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 37 | |||
| Psychology, General | 36 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 33 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 31 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 16 | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | |||
| Communication, General | 21 | |||
| Physics, General | 19 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 18 | |||
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 17 | |||
| Social Work | 17 | |||
| Education, General | 16 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 14 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 14 | |||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 13 | |||
| Graphic Design | 11 | |||
| Religious Education | 11 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 11 | |||
| Neuroscience | 10 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 9 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| Lay Ministry | 9 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 9 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 9 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 5 | 4 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 8 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 7 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 6 | |||
| Economics, General | 5 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 5 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | |||
| Environmental Science | 4 | |||
| Nursing Education | 4 | |||
| Philosophy | 4 | |||
| Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 3 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Data Science, General | 2 | |||
| Finance, General | 2 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |||
| History, General | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 2 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 1 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Digital Humanities | 1 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 34 | 569 | 283 | 38 |
Bethel University - Minnesota has a graduation rate of 75%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 75% | 74% | 76% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bethel University - Minnesota has published 2,184 scientific papers with 38,088 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Philosophy, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Engineering, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 17 | 72 |
| 1993 | 23 | 75 |
| 1994 | 18 | 95 |
| 1995 | 10 | 85 |
| 1996 | 19 | 97 |
| 1997 | 29 | 106 |
| 1998 | 24 | 137 |
| 1999 | 22 | 171 |
| 2000 | 27 | 173 |
| 2001 | 31 | 218 |
| 2002 | 31 | 286 |
| 2003 | 43 | 315 |
| 2004 | 43 | 405 |
| 2005 | 55 | 389 |
| 2006 | 71 | 492 |
| 2007 | 46 | 569 |
| 2008 | 71 | 739 |
| 2009 | 66 | 774 |
| 2010 | 74 | 910 |
| 2011 | 66 | 1054 |
| 2012 | 56 | 1204 |
| 2013 | 70 | 1257 |
| 2014 | 62 | 1459 |
| 2015 | 80 | 1627 |
| 2016 | 53 | 1808 |
| 2017 | 90 | 1921 |
| 2018 | 102 | 2043 |
| 2019 | 126 | 2341 |
| 2020 | 101 | 3296 |
| 2021 | 91 | 3444 |
| 2022 | 90 | 3291 |
| 2023 | 78 | 3109 |
| 2024 | 59 | 3004 |
Bethel University - Minnesota alumni
-
Joel Hodgson
- Occupations
- film produceractorscreenwritertelevision actorwriter
- 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.
-
Randy Hultgren
- Enrolled in Bethel University - Minnesota
- In 1988 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- 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.
-
Yemi Mobolade
- Enrolled in Bethel University - Minnesota
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianministerrestaurateurbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Blessing Adeyemi Mobolade is a Nigerian-American businessman and politician. He is the 42nd mayor of Colorado Springs, Colorado, being sworn in on June 6, 2023.
-
Joshua Becker
- Occupations
- bloggerwriter
- 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 | 591 |
| 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 |