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Bethel University (Tennessee)

Bethel University is a private nonprofit university in a distant town with 2,719 students and a 60% acceptance rate.

McKenzie, Tennessee · Private nonprofit · Town, distant · 2,719 students

NAIA · Mid-South Conference

Admission rate

60%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

972

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

16–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$12,595

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

35%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

59%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,482

10 years after entry

Students

2,719

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

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		SpringDecember 15, 2026
Rolling admissionSummerMay 15, 2027
Rolling admissionFallJuly 31, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: bethelu.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

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

$0–30,000$11,871
$30,001–48,000$17,356
$48,001–75,000$11,713
$75,001–110,000$10,473
Over $110,000$15,163

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

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Organizational Leadership100
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies93
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management45
Business Administration and Management31
Psychology14
Exercise Science and Kinesiology12
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse12
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management11
Show the other 22 majors
Health and Wellness8
Accounting and Business/Management8
Management Information Systems7
Elementary Education and Teaching7
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching7
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies5
Human Services4
Special Education and Teaching4
Music Management3
Sociology3
Recording Arts Technology/Technician3
Environmental Biology2
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2
Christian Studies2
Music Teacher Education1
Biology Teacher Education1
English Language and Literature1
Biology/Biological Sciences1
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
Art/Art Studies1
History1

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 · NAIA, Mid-South Conference

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

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Mid-South Conference

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

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection

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

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

More about the place

Nearest airport

Barkley Regional (PAH)

Nearest hub airport

Nashville International (BNA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.3 of 20

Elevation

500 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

28°F

July high

89°F

Annual snowfall

3.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

46 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$780 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, town campus, NAIA, similar size