Bethel University
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Bethel University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. See the school's page for these reports. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Nov 25, 2025. Subscribe via RSS.
In its 2024-25 report, Bethel University says 1,754 first-year students applied and 1,540 were admitted, an acceptance rate of 88%. 415 admitted students enrolled (27% yield). Enrolled students who sent scores had a middle-50% SAT of 1200–1260.
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants1,754reported count
Admits1,54088%
Class seats41527% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 1,754 | 1,540 | 88% | 415 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 27%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$47,482
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
35%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$12,595
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$27,249
federal loans only
FSA
8%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
132 of ~132numbers from this report.
General Information
4 TABLESCity/State/Zip/Country:651.638.6400
Street Address (if different):www.bethel.edu
City/State/Zip/Country:651.638.6242
Main Phone Number:800.255.8706, x6242
WWW Home Page Address:3900 Bethel Drive
Admissions Phone Number:Saint Paul, MN 55112
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:651.635.1490
Admissions Office Mailing Address:undergrad-admissions@bethel.edu
City/State/Zip/Country:https://www.bethel.edu/undergrad/admissions/apply
If you have a mailing address other than the above to which applications should be sent, please provide:x
Publicx
Semesterx
Differs by program (describe):x
Diplomax
Associatex
Transfer Associatex
Terminal Associatex
Bachelor'sx
Postbachelor's certificatex
Enrollment And Persistence
1 TABLEB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 6 | Not reported | 30 | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 185 | Not reported | 11 | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | Not reported | Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | Not reported | 138 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | Not reported | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | Not reported | 64 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | Not reported | 12 | Not reported | Not reported |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | Not reported | 2 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | Not reported | 78 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | Not reported | Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 21 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 35 | 160 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 577 | 160 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 287 | 91 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 0 | 15 | Not reported | Not reported |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide full-time, part-time, and total enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total full-time students | 15 | 2 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total part-time students | 9 | 447 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Grand total all students | Not reported | 91 | Not reported | Not reported |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
5 TABLESEntrance Exams
Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admissionif by May 1
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?n/a
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 791 | 963 | Not reported | Not reported | 1,754 |
| Admitted | 676 | 864 | Not reported | Not reported | 1,540 |
| Enrolled full-time | 193 | 216 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 5 | 1 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 415 |
In-state first-time, first-year who applied1,178
In-state first-time, first-year who were admitted1,024
In-state first-time, first-year who enrolled345
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who applied555
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who were admitted515
Out-of-state first-time, first-year who enrolled64
Nonresident first-time, first-year who applied20
Nonresident first-time, first-year who were admitted0
Nonresident first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who applied1
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who were admitted1
Unknown-residency first-time, first-year who enrolled0
Social studies0.022
History0.293
Computer Science25th Percentile
Visual/Performing Arts1200
Other (specify)n/a
Total academic units22
English20
Mathematicsn/a
Sciencen/a
Of these, units that must be labn/a
HistorySAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
Academic electives0
Computer Science0.7778
Visual/Performing Arts0.2222
Other (specify)0
Open admission policy as described above for all students1
InterviewYes
Character/personal qualitiesYes
First generationn/a
Religious affiliation/commitmentx
Level of applicant’s interestYes
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
| Measure | 25th percentile | 50th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT composite | 1,200 | 1,280 | 1,260 |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| SAT math | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT composite | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT math | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT English | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Writing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| ACT Reading | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Transfer Admission
1 TABLED2 transfer admissions
Transfer applicants, admits, and enrolled students by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | x | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Admitted | Not reported | x | x | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Applicants
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?173
Academic Offerings and Policies
1 TABLEAccelerated programx
Cross-registrationx
Distance learningx
Double majorx
Dual enrollmentx
English as a Second Language (ESL)x
Exchange student program (domestic)x
External degree programx
Internshipsx
Weekend collegex
Other (specify):x
Student Life
3 TABLESPercent of students age 25 and olderx
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)x
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housingx
Percent who live off campus or commutex
Average age of full-time studentsx
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)x
Average age of full-time studentsx
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)x
Choral groupsOn Campus
Musical theaterx
Operax
Student governmentx
Television stationx
Annual Expenses
3 TABLESIf your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.0
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Residents |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | $1,200 |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | $2,450 | Not reported |
| Food and housing, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Financial Aid
2 TABLES2024-2025b) Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
2023-2024 Finalc) Institutional loan programs.
Athletic AwardsStudents notified on or about (date):
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
1 TABLEJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Physical sciences | 21% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public administration and social services | 21% | Not reported | Not reported |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
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