Overview
Founded in 1842, Bethel University is a private institution based in rural McKenzie, Tennessee. The school operates campuses around the state in Jackson, Nashville, Paris, Clarksville, Chattanooga, and Memphis. It is closely affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Noted programs at Bethel University include business, criminal justice and safety studies, and homeland security.
Acceptance Rate:
89%
Average Net Price:
$15,701
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
17
Average SAT Composite
984
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. | $17,530 |
| 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. | $17,530 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,537 |
| Books and Supplies | $1288 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
89%
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.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$13,396
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,085
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$8,951
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
65%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$4168
55%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,085
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.
$30,302,752
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$12,838,819
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.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,004
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.
$16,750
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.
$279
Students receiving federal loans
65%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,783
Average Other Loans Per Year
$6,991
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Cumberland Presbyterian
- 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
2489
Students Applied
58%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
53
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
29%
Submitting ACT
2%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 17
Average SAT Composite: 984
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,686
Total Number of Undergrads
4,038
0
100
26%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
35%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
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
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
41
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
25
Countries Represented
19
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
Student Organizations
17
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
0
100
26%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
67%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-South Conference
Total Male Athletes
282
Total Female Athletes
123
Intramural Sports
8
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Other
- Archery
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Rifle
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Other
- Archery
Bethel University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,100
Top 5 Cities
Jackson
Memphis
Clarksville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Top 5 Employers
Bethel University of Tennessee
Shelby County Schools
State of Tennessee
US Army
West Tennessee Healthcare
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Sales
Healthcare Services
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.
$16,750
Loan Default Rate
7%
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.
$279
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingI feel that I will learn alot.
Caleb from Lexington, TN
This university is a great choice for traditional and adult learners. They provide personal attention to each student. This school's goal is that you possess an education that will be beneficial in the future.
Danesa from Clarksville, TN
I will be in the honors program here, so I will be challenged and able to learn a lot.
Sarriah from Milan, TN
At Bethel University all the faculty and staff are very nice and supportive. All of the professors are helpful and are more than willing to help you.
Millicent from White Pine, TN
The staff here are really good, they know when to work hands on with you whenever you need it.
Kelly from Silver Springs, FL
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