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Bethel University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Mishawaka, IN🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Bethel University is a small private school in Mishawaka, Indiana, with 1,292 students and a 97.7% acceptance rate. It's highly accessible financially, with an average net price of $18,746 after aid, though the 53% six-year graduation rate is notably below average. Business, health professions, and theology are the largest degree programs, and graduates earn a median of $48,860 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
97.7%
Enrollment
1,292
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
53%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
900 – 1150
ACT (composite)
16 – 24
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$17,580
family income
$30–48k
$12,572
family income
$48–75k
$12,673
family income
$75–110k
$18,645
family income
$110k+
$25,871
family income
33% receive Pell grants
46% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Bethel University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
20.6%
Health Professions
17.7%
Theology
10.7%
Parks & Recreation
8.8%
Humanities
6.6%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$48,860
Earnings (6 yr)
$44,271
Completion
53%
Retention
72%
Median debt
$25,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bethel University?

Bethel University has an acceptance rate of 97.7%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Bethel University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 900 and 1150 on the SAT. The ACT range is 16–24.

How much does Bethel University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $17,580 per year, rising to $25,871 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.