Bethel University
Bethel University is one of the thirty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in a suburb, in Saint Paul.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,797 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 587 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 499 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 85%). Every year 71% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Bethel University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $36,060, and fees were $150. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $36,060 and $150 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students3,797 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Baptist |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate85% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools 07/01/1966 - Current |
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1959 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 02/10/2017 - Current |
Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) - Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses ACME 07/24/2014 - 02/10/2017 |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/21/2004 - Current |
Admission
83%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1030 to 1360 |
ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
Recommendations Considered but not required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Considered but not required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,510/credit | |
In State Students | $1,510/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,510/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $535/credit | |
In State Students | $535/credit | |
Out of State Students | $535/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $67,950 | $67,950 | $67,950 |
ADN | 70 | $105,700 | $105,700 | $105,700 |
BSN | 125 | $188,750 | $188,750 | $188,750 |
FNP | 50 | $26,750 | $26,750 | $26,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Bethel University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 23% | $3,919 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $9,318 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $4,772 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $16,811 |
Federal Student Loans | 69% | $5,488 |
Private Loans | 18% | $14,797 |
$28,706
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$19,179 |
$30,001 to $48,000$19,476 |
$48,001 to $75,000$21,856 |
$75,001 to $110,000$26,492 |
Over $110,000$32,981 |
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Student Population
2,901
Undergrads
896
Graduates
2,423
Women
1,374
Men
72%
Full-time
28%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
74% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
9% |
Black/African American |
5% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Asian |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.