Bethel University - Tennessee Rankings

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Ranking Category
#8258 of 14,131 In the World
#2139 of 2,597 In North America
#2046 of 2,496 In the United States
#48 of 56 In Tennessee

Quick Review

Religion
Cumberland Presbyterian
Acceptance rate
97%
Average SAT
863
Average ACT
20
Avg. cost to attend
$20,606 /y
Aid receiving
93%
Undergraduates
2,719
Graduates
255
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 97% and is among the 27% 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 97% 96% 98%
Applicants 3,318 1,330 1,988
Admissions 3,224 1,277 1,947
Freshmen enrolled full time 369 219 150
Freshmen enrolled part time 33 14 19

510 students enrolled in some distance education courses.

1,310 enrolled exclusively in distance education.

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
101 or 25%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 625
or below

75% of them
had 1100
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bethel University - Tennessee are 625-1100 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
402 or 100%
submitted ACT

25% of them
had 16
or below

75% of them
had 24
or below

Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bethel University - Tennessee are 16-24 (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 1480 (50%)
Black or African American 827 (28%)
Hispanic 234 (8%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 155 (5%)
Two or more races 115 (4%)
Nonresident Alien 94 (3%)
Asian 58 (2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native 6 (0.2%)
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander 3 (0.1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Bethel University - Tennessee is $20,606 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.

Net average cost to attend
$20,606/year
Average aid awarded
$10,423
Students receiving aid
93%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $22,495
$30-48K $21,013
$48-75K $21,838
$75-110K $21,825
$110K+ $19,450

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $16,870$13,392
Tuition in-state $16,870$13,392
Tuition out-of-state $16,870$13,392
Fee in-district $1,298
Fee in-state $1,298
Fee out-of-state $1,298

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 918
Combined charge for room and board $9,368
Room charge $7,055
Meal charge $4,036

Bethel University - Tennessee majors

Bethel University - Tennessee has granted 793 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 203 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bethel University - Tennessee.

Major Associate Bachelor Master
Business Administration and Management, General 179
Criminal Justice & Safety Studies 92 65
Physician Assistant 147
Business & Commerce, General 117
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse 85
Organizational Leadership 75
Psychology, General 67
Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management 65
General Studies 65
Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration 56
Exercise Science and Kinesiology 43
Elementary Education and Teaching 33
Environmental Biology 19
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 17
Customer Service Management 17
Human Services, General 16
Music Teacher Education 16
History, General 15
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 14
Mathematics, General 13
Art & Art Studies, General 11
English Language and Literature, General 11
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 9
Sociology, General 9
Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
Christian Studies 5
Biology Teacher Education 4
Recording Arts Technology & Technician 4
Music Performance, General 2
Religious & Sacred Music 2
Music Technology 1
Grand Total 291 793 203

Bethel University - Tennessee has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 18% lowest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 35% 32% 39%
  • Full-time retention rate - 59%
  • Part-time retention rate - 13%

Notable alumni

  1. Charley Moran

    Charley Moran
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1878-1949 (aged 71)
    Occupations
    American football coachbaseball playerAmerican football player
    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.

  2. Gin Cooley

    Gin Cooley
    Occupations
    film directormodelsinger
    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."

  3. Finis J. Garrett

    Finis J. Garrett
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1875-1956 (aged 81)
    Occupations
    judgepoliticianlawyer
    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.

  4. Andrieus A. Jones

    Andrieus A. Jones
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1862-1927 (aged 65)
    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.

  5. Otis Wingo

    Otis Wingo
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1877-1930 (aged 53)
    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.

  6. William F. Slemons

    William F. Slemons
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1830-1918 (aged 88)
    Occupations
    judgepoliticianlawyer
    Biography

    William Ferguson Slemons was a U.S. Representative from Arkansas.

  7. Benjamin A. Enloe

    Benjamin A. Enloe
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1848-1922 (aged 74)
    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 443
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

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