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Bethel University (Minnesota)

Bethel University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Minneapolis, MN metro with 2,629 students and a 88% acceptance rate.

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 2,629 students

NCAA Division III · Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Admission rate

88%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,249

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

23–29

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$28,556

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

71%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

87%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$63,764

10 years after entry

Students

2,629

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		Rolling

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: bethel.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$22,218
$30,001–48,000$22,279
$48,001–75,000$20,071
$75,001–110,000$24,963
Over $110,000$33,155

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management118
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse89
Psychology34
Biology/Biological Sciences26
Exercise Science and Kinesiology25
Communication22
Elementary Education and Teaching21
Physics21
Show the other 51 majors
Special Education and Teaching11
Accounting and Finance11
Bible/Biblical Studies10
Mechanical Engineering10
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling9
Social Studies Teacher Education8
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology8
Lay Ministry8
History8
Political Science and Government7
Neuroscience7
Journalism7
Social Work7
Computer and Information Sciences7
Mathematics Teacher Education6
Graphic Design6
Accounting6
Organizational Behavior Studies6
English Language and Literature5
Social Sciences5
Finance5
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor4
Music Performance4
Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education4
Chemistry4
Philosophy4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other4
International Relations and Affairs3
Data Science3
Digital Humanities3
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution3
Biochemistry3
Art Teacher Education3
Environmental Science2
Computer Engineering2
Mathematics2
Economics2
Art Therapy/Therapist2
Music1
Art/Art Studies1
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other1
Spanish Language and Literature1
Engineering Science1
Computer Software Engineering1
Spanish Language Teacher Education1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
Music Teacher Education1
Health Teacher Education1
Environmental Studies1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

3,757,952 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Nearest hub airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 4.3 of 20

Elevation

899 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

8°F

July high

83°F

Annual snowfall

40.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

12 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,340 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division III, similar size