Bethel University - Minnesota: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2471 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #701 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #641 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #4 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
| #1219 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 2,755
- Graduates
- 848
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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 88% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 85% | 90% |
| Applicants | 1,754 | 791 | 963 |
| Admissions | 1,540 | 676 | 864 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 409 | 193 | 216 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 5 | 1 |
1,137 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
741 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1190
or below
75% of them
had 1300
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bethel University - Minnesota are 1190-1300 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
120 or 29%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bethel University - Minnesota are 22-28 (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 | 2654 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 253 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 250 (7%) |
| Asian | 201 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 119 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 85 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 16 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bethel University - Minnesota is $31,738 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 | $22,218 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,279 |
| $48-75K | $20,071 |
| $75-110K | $24,963 |
| $110K+ | $33,155 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,050 | $10,260 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,050 | $10,260 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,050 | $10,260 |
| Fee in-district | $176 | |
| Fee in-state | $176 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $176 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,582 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,170 |
| Room charge | $6,290 |
| Meal charge | $5,880 |
Bethel University - Minnesota majors
Bethel University - Minnesota has granted 581 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 287 master's across 16 programs, and 24 doctorate degrees across 5 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 | 118 | 40 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 89 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | 40 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 34 | |||
| Psychology, General | 34 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 27 | 5 | ||
| Physician Assistant | 32 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | |||
| Communication, General | 22 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 21 | |||
| Physics, General | 21 | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 6 | 14 | ||
| Social Work | 7 | 13 | ||
| Nurse Midwife & Nursing Midwifery | 19 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 18 | |||
| Education, General | 17 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 17 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 13 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 13 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 11 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 10 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 | 4 | ||
| Community Health Services & Liaison & Counseling | 9 | |||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 9 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 8 | |||
| History, General | 8 | |||
| Lay Ministry | 8 | |||
| Medical Science & Scientist | 8 | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Journalism | 7 | |||
| Neuroscience | 7 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Accounting | 6 | |||
| Graphic Design | 6 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | |||
| Finance, General | 5 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 4 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | |||
| Philosophy | 4 | |||
| Religious Education | 4 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Biochemistry | 3 | |||
| Data Science, General | 3 | |||
| Digital Humanities | 3 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | |||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 3 | |||
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 2 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | |||
| Environmental Science | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Computer Software Engineering | 1 | |||
| Engineering Science | 1 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 35 | 581 | 287 | 24 |
Bethel University - Minnesota has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 69% | 73% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bethel University - Minnesota has published 2,231 scientific papers with 40,177 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 291 |
| 2003 | 43 | 315 |
| 2004 | 44 | 406 |
| 2005 | 55 | 389 |
| 2006 | 71 | 492 |
| 2007 | 46 | 569 |
| 2008 | 71 | 738 |
| 2009 | 66 | 774 |
| 2010 | 74 | 910 |
| 2011 | 66 | 1054 |
| 2012 | 56 | 1205 |
| 2013 | 70 | 1256 |
| 2014 | 62 | 1458 |
| 2015 | 80 | 1626 |
| 2016 | 53 | 1809 |
| 2017 | 91 | 1921 |
| 2018 | 102 | 2047 |
| 2019 | 126 | 2342 |
| 2020 | 101 | 3302 |
| 2021 | 91 | 3451 |
| 2022 | 90 | 3298 |
| 2023 | 78 | 3111 |
| 2024 | 62 | 3044 |
| 2025 | 53 | 2600 |
Bethel University - Minnesota alumni
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Joel Hodgson
- Occupations
- screenwritertelevision actorwriterfilm produceractor
- Biography
-
Joel Gordon Hodgson is an American writer, comedian, and television actor. He is the creator and star of the television series Mystery Science Theater 3000 (MST3K). 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
- restaurateurbusinesspersonpoliticianminister
- 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 | 583 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3900 Bethel Dr Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55112 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |
| Phone | 6516386400 |