Bethel University, IN
Private Nonprofit4-Year • Small • Highly ResidentialMaster's College and UniversityNot Selective • High Transfer-InAffiliated with the Missionary Church IncMain Campus
Bethel University Rankings
Affordability61
Selectivity23
Retention26
Graduation44
Earnings29
Diversity51
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bethel University
66%Bachelor’s
34%Associate’s
-Certificate
GradHighest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing24%
Communication, Journalism1%
Education10%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics3%
Health Professions and Related Programs17%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies13%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Physical Sciences<1%
Psychology3%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations6%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Bethel University
92%Admission Rate
530Median SAT Math
540Median SAT Reading
22Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–580
200 800
SAT Reading (25–75%)490–590
200 800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1 36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bethel University
$29KIn-State Tuition
$29KOut-of-State Tuition
$39KAverage Total Cost
$19KAverage Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $15K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bethel University
66%Receive Federal Loans
$19KMedian Federal Debt
63%Repayment Rate
$259Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 48% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 14% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $28K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $4K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 46% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 50% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 60% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bethel University
71%Retention Rate
-Transfer Rate
41%Withdrawal Rate
67%Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 67% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 66% | 57% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 55% | 53% |
| Black | 62% | 45% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 60% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 76% | 52% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 44% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 64% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 100% | 52% | 44% |
| Other race | 100% | 51% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bethel University
93%Employment Rate
$33KMedian Salary
$20K25 Pctl Salary
$48K75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $59K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bethel University
1,244Undergraduates
71%Full-time Undergrads
24Avg Entry Age
184Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 10% | 17% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 66% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IN | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 34% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 18% | 19% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Bethel University, IN
Indiana University-South Bend
2 miles, SW
University of Notre Dame
3 miles, NW
Radiological Technologies University VT
3 miles, W
Ross Medical Education Center-Granger
3 miles, N