Bethel University

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Based in Arden Hills, Bethel University provides a world-class education rooted in the Christian faith. Students can choose from 35 online undergraduate and graduate programs, including bachelor's degrees in accounting and Christian ministries. The AA and AS programs prepare degree-seekers to transfer to a bachelor's degree completion program. Additionally, many of the master's and doctoral degrees train practicing educators for a career in administration. The Academic Enrichment and Support Center at this top online Minnesota university features many academic support options. Online learners can attend a virtual online study skills workshop. Tutors can also help students over the phone or through videoconferencing. As learners near graduation, they can visit the Online Career Center to hone networking skills and receive a resume critique. Application requirements include a high school diploma, statement of faith, and ACT or SAT scores. Transfer credit should reflect a minimum C grade. Bethel awards $3,500-$20,300 per year in automatic merit-based scholarships to incoming freshmen and transfer students with an excellent high school GPA.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

70% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

84% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:	Required	High school transcript:	Required
High school rank:	Considered (not required)	Letter of recommendation:	Not required or recommended
High school GPA:	Considered (not required)	Open admission:	No
Completion of college prep program:	Required	Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*:

ⓘ *This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

52k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

83%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields	✔	✔	✔
2	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	✔	✔	✔
3	Architecture And Related Services	✔	✔	✕
4	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	✔	✔	✔
5	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies	✔	✔	✔
6	Biological And Biomedical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
7	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	✔	✔	✔
8	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
9	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	✔	✔	✔
10	Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services	✔	✕	✕
11	Education	✔	✔	✔
12	Engineering	✔	✔	✔
13	English Language And Literature/Letters	✔	✔	✔
14	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	✔	✔	✔
15	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	✔	✔	✔
16	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
17	Health Professions And Related Programs	✔	✔	✔
18	History	✔	✔	✔
19	History	✔	✔	✔
20	Legal Professions And Studies	✕	✔	✔
21	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	✕	✔	✕
22	Mathematics And Statistics	✔	✔	✔
23	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	✔	✔	✔
24	Natural Resources And Conservation	✔	✔	✔
25	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies	✔	✔	✕
26	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology	✔	✔	✕
27	Personal And Culinary Services	✔	✕	✕
28	Philosophy And Religious Studies	✔	✔	✔
29	Physical Sciences	✔	✔	✔
30	Psychology	✔	✔	✔
31	Public Administration And Social Service Professions	✕	✔	✔
32	Science Technologies/Technicians	✕	✔	✕
33	Social Sciences	✔	✔	✔
34	Visual And Performing Arts	✔	✔	✔