Overview
Bethel College is a private, liberal arts institution located in North Newton, Kansas, and is the only college in the state classified as a National Liberal Arts College. The first Mennonite institution founded in North America, Bethel has been operating since 1893 and today offers more than 43 areas of study as well as a “design your own iMajor” option. All feature the Common Grounds core curriculum, which has several components that include cross-cultural learning, integrating life and faith, as well as undergraduate research. Bethel has a focus on service and many students take advantage of the local, global, and on-campus service learning opportunities, as well as the variety of on-campus organizations that include inclusive groups such as FemCore, a Gay/Straight Alliance, and a Safe Zone Program.
Acceptance Rate:
97%
Average Net Price:
$21,646
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
19
Average SAT Composite
1067
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $34,002 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $34,002 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,330 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$22,028
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,670
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$19,541
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
36%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2885
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,670
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$1,847,127
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$6,637,317
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
69%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,527
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$215
Students receiving federal loans
69%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,954
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,585
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Other (none of the above)
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
597
Students Applied
36
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Admitted Student Stats
50%
Submitting ACT
14%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1067
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
497
Total Number of Undergrads
497
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
22
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
25
Countries Represented
6
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
34%
Student Organizations
21
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
71%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
63%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Threshers
School Colors
maroon and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf
Intramural Sports
5
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,600
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$215
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe teachers at Bethel are interested in teaching making it easier to learn. There are many majors with highly qualified teachers. There is a challenge to learn new things and people will sit down and help you reach your goal.
Orrie from Flagstaff, AZ
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