Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003480
- Phone: (615) 460-6000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
90.27%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
17:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,098Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Bethel University (Bethel)
1900 Belmont Blvd, Nashville, TN
Bethel University is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in McKenzie, TN, which is a predominantly rural area.
BU's Cumberland Presbyterian affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. Nearly four thousand students enroll at Bethel University annually.
Areas of study offered at Bethel University include:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
- Psychology
- Health And Clinical Professions
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Bethel University. Scores in a range of 16 to 22 on the ACT or 1430 to 1736 on the SAT are recommended to increase your chances for getting accepted. This school has an acceptance rate of about 52% of which only 98% decided to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found by calling BU or by completing the form here.
The cost of tuition is nearly $13,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at Bethel University through the NAIA, allowing students to participate in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NAIA Division II)
- Basketball (NAIA Division II)
- Football (NAIA Division II)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at bethelu.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the candidates Bethel accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Bethel University is around 5,400 students, where graduate students make up roughly 8% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $10,000-$12,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Part time students pay in the range of $370 to $450 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 98% | $15,232 |
Receiving Student Loans | 84% | $5,730 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Bethel University may provide services to students like:- Online classes
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2010)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2010)
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- * Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 2012)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bethel is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Transouth Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Transouth Athletic Conference)
- Football (Mid-South Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
- Bowling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Bethel University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Environmental Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
- Education (M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Special Education (B)
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Physician Assistant (M)
- Nursing (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
- PreMed Studies (B)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (B)
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Bethel University.
- Lane College in Knoxville, TN (39 miles away)
- Fisk University in Fayetteville, TN (96 miles away)
- Blue Mountain College in Jackson, MS (105 miles away)
- Martin Methodist College in Livingston, TN (105 miles away)
- Rust College in Poplarville, MS (108 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 003480
- Phone: (615) 460-6000
- School Homepage