Bethel University - Tennessee Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8556 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2164 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2069 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #48 of 56 | In Tennessee |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Cumberland Presbyterian
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 2,674
- Graduates
- 262
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.bethelu.edu
Bethel University - Tennessee Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bethel University - Tennessee has an acceptance rate of 60% and is among the top 22% 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 | 60% | 63% | 58% |
| Applicants | 1,486 | 686 | 796 |
| Admissions | 895 | 430 | 462 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 272 | 162 | 110 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 7 | 9 |
604 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,295 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 830
or below
75% of them
had 1120
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bethel University - Tennessee are 830-1120 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
206 or 88%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 21
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bethel University - Tennessee are 15-21 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1432 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 850 (29%) |
| Hispanic | 270 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 122 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 99 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 83 (3%) |
| Asian | 69 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bethel University - Tennessee is $13,112 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 | $11,871 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,356 |
| $48-75K | $11,713 |
| $75-110K | $10,473 |
| $110K+ | $15,163 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,376 | $15,525 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,376 | $15,525 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,376 | $15,525 |
| Fee in-district | $1,336 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,336 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,336 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 918 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,368 |
| Room charge | $6,352 |
| Meal charge | $4,238 |
Bethel University - Tennessee majors
Bethel University - Tennessee has granted 391 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 137 master's across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bethel University - Tennessee.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | 93 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 100 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 23 | 50 | |
| Physician Assistant | 50 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 45 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 31 | ||
| General Studies | 30 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 23 | ||
| Education, General | 14 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 12 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | ||
| Accounting and Business & Management | 8 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 7 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 5 | ||
| Human Services, General | 4 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | ||
| Customer Service Management | 3 | ||
| Music Management | 3 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 3 | ||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Christian Studies | 2 | ||
| Environmental Biology | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 78 | 391 | 137 |
Bethel University - Tennessee has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 20% | 53% |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Charley Moran
- Occupations
- baseball playerAmerican football playerAmerican football coach
- Biography
-
Charles Barthell Moran, nicknamed "Uncle Charley", was an American sportsman who gained renown as both a catcher and umpire in Major League Baseball and as a collegiate and professional American football coach.
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Gin Cooley
- Born in
-
United States - Occupations
- singerfilm directormodel
- Biography
-
Jennifer "Gin" Cooley is an American model, psychotherapist, composer and vocalist. Cooley has appeared in several popular music videos, including cameos for Casey James’ "Let's Don't Call it a Night" Rodney Atkins’ "Take a Back Road,"; Joe Nichols’ "Take It Off"; Jason Aldean's "Take a Little Ride" and landed the lead role for Lady Antebellum’s hit song "Wanted You More."
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Finis J. Garrett
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
Finis James Garrett was a United States representative from Tennessee, serving as the House Minority Leader for the Democratic Party, and a Chief Judge of the United States Court of Customs and Patent Appeals.
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Andrieus A. Jones
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Andrieus Aristieus Jones was an American politician in New Mexico who represented the state in the United States Senate from 1917 until his death in 1927.
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Otis Wingo
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Otis Theodore Wingo was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. representative from Arkansas's 4th congressional district from 1913 to 1930. He was the husband of his successor in office, Effiegene Wingo.
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William F. Slemons
- Occupations
- lawyerjudgepolitician
- Biography
-
William Ferguson Slemons was a U.S. representative from Arkansas.
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Benjamin A. Enloe
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Benjamin Augustine Enloe was an American politician and a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 8th congressional district of Tennessee.
General info
| Alternative names | Bethel |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1842 |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to April (August - December; January-April). Also summer session (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 444 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 325 Cherry Ave McKenzie, Tennessee, 38201 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 7313524000 |