Bethel University
Bethel University is one of the forty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Tennessee. The campus is located in McKenzie town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,779 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 456 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 274 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 60%). Every year 27% 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 $15,292, and fees were $1,260. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,292 and $1,260 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students5,779 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Cumberland Presbyterian |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 19 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 105 miles radius of Bethel University
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Union University
37 miles away |
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Freed-Hardeman University
49 miles away |
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Aquinas College
93 miles away |
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Fisk University
95 miles away |
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Vanderbilt University
96 miles away |
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Lipscomb University
96 miles away |
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Belmont University
96 miles away |
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Trevecca Nazarene University
98 miles away |
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Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences
99 miles away |
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Martin Methodist College
105 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Kentucky Christian University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Fisk University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Freed-Hardeman University
offers 3 nursing programs |
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King University
offers 5 nursing programs |
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Martin Methodist College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Tennessee Wesleyan University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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The University of Tennessee-Martin
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Union University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Tusculum College
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/16/2010 - Current |
Admission
94%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 890 to 1040 |
| ACT | 16 to 21 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Neither required nor recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) 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).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $75 |
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 | $355/credit | |
| In State Students | $355/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $355/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $526/credit | |
| In State Students | $526/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $526/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 | $15,975 | $15,975 | $15,975 |
| ADN | 70 | $24,850 | $24,850 | $24,850 |
| BSN | 125 | $44,375 | $44,375 | $44,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $26,300 | $26,300 | $26,300 |
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, 100% 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 | 62% | $4,744 |
| Other Federal Grant | 39% | $469 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 68% | $5,156 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 89% | $9,430 |
| Federal Student Loans | 77% | $6,819 |
| Private Loans | 1% | $6,278 |
$14,382
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,070 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,226 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,798 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,745 |
| Over $110,000$17,287 |
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Student Population
4,829
Undergrads
950
Graduates
3,313
Women
2,466
Men
72%
Full-time
28%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
53% |
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Black/African American |
37% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Tennessee state board of nursing.
