Bethel University
Faith-based college · McKenzie, TN · 1,547 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
60%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
830–1120
ACT (middle 50%)
15–21
Average net price
$13,267
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$32,047
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
29%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Bethel University?
Bethel University accepts about 60 of every 100 applicants (60%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 830 and 1120 on the SAT. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 830, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 15–21.
The latest federal data says Bethel University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bethel University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Bethel University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $32,047 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $13,267 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $18,712 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$18,712
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$18,712
- Room & board$11,056
- Total cost of attendance$32,047
- Average net price after grants$13,267
Popular majors
Business, Criminal Justice, Education, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Health Professions & Nursing.
Bethel University FAQ
- What is Bethel University's acceptance rate?
- 60% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Bethel University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 830–1120. Aim for 1120 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Bethel University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 15–21.
- Is Bethel University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Bethel University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bethel University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Bethel University cost?
- About $32,047 a year before aid; $13,267 on average after grants.
- What is Bethel University's FAFSA school code?
- 003480. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Bethel University receives your information.
- What is Bethel University's graduation rate?
- 29% of students finish within six years.
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