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Bethel University
Bethel University admits nearly everyone — 87.8% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Bethel University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Bethel University occupies suburban Saint Paul, MN — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Baptist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Human Resources Management and Services, where graduates median $101,195 four years out. Faculty pay averages $99,972 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,871 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 85.7% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1065 and 1240 — below the MN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Bethel University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Bethel University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1065–1240 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Bethel University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 580 | 625 |
| SAT Math | 545 | 570 | 615 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Bethel University received 1,642 applications and admitted 1,494 (91%), with 430 enrolling.
How Bethel University compares
| Bethel University | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 87.8% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $44,226 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $63,764 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bethel University student earns $63,764 — 9% above the Minnesota median of $58,351 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Bethel University lists tuition at $44,226 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Bethel University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $44,226 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,871 undergraduates, Bethel University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
71.4% of Bethel University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 16.5 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $44,226 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Bethel University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Human Resources Management and Services | $101,195 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $97,008 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $87,511 |
| Physics | $85,657 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $85,036 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $77,059 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,202 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $60,919 |
| Biology, General | $58,005 |
| Psychology, General | $55,370 |
| Social Work | $54,448 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $53,868 |
| Social Sciences, General | $52,907 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $51,866 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,556 |
Median earnings for these 15 Bethel University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $63,764 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 37 additional Bethel University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Bethel University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1065–1240 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 87.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Bethel University's acceptance rate?
91% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,494 admitted from 1,642 applicants.
How much does Bethel University cost?
At Bethel University, published tuition is $44,226 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Bethel University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Bethel University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $63,764 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Martin Luther College — 87.2% admitted
- Hamline University — 87.6% admitted
- Minnesota State University-Mankato — 88.4% admitted
- Metropolitan State University — 98.7% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.