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Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN · Private Nonprofit · 1,871 students

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$64k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
88%Acceptance Rate
71%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)71.4%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)62.5%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate85.7%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students18.6%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1249
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
24
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing23.1%
Health Sciences19.0%
Education9.7%
Biological Sciences6.9%
Humanities5.3%
Psychology5.3%
Communications4.5%
Engineering2.8%
Social Sciences2.7%
History1.3%
Computer Science1.1%
Mathematics0.3%

Faculty & Resources

$8k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$10k
Instructional Spend per Student
$109M
Total Endowment

Bethel University — Academics

Bethel University has a graduation rate of 71.4%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 85.7%, meaning the vast majority of students return for their sophomore year — a strong indicator of student satisfaction.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1249, and the ACT midpoint is 24. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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