Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $43,885. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,600 |
| Housing & meals | $10,560 |
| Books & supplies | $1,260 |
| Personal & travel | $1,680 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,215 |
| Total cost of attendance | $43,885 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Bethel University net price compared with other Indiana colleges
Bethel University has the 21st-lowest average net price of 45 Indiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Indiana University-Bloomington | $16,264 | 80% | $63,742 |
| 18 | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | $18,196 | 55% | $55,362 |
| 19 | University of Evansville | $18,499 | 64% | $53,770 |
| 20 | Valparaiso University | $18,578 | 70% | $63,191 |
| 21 | Bethel University | $18,610 | 53% | $48,860 |
| 22 | Manchester University | $18,805 | 46% | $51,504 |
| 23 | Huntington University | $19,310 | 64% | $46,672 |
| 24 | Marian University-Ancilla | $19,463 | — | $58,759 |
| 25 | Grace College and Theological Seminary | $19,932 | 69% | $45,411 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Indiana colleges →
Why Bethel University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel University | 98% | $18,610 | 53% | $48,860 | This school |
| University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | 96% | $18,196 | 55% | $55,362 | |
| Marian University-Ancilla | 92% | $19,463 | — | $58,759 | |
| Union Bible College | 91% | $10,110 | 50% | — | |
| Anderson University | 79% | $25,021 | 54% | $48,899 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Bethel University would cost you $414 more per year than University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Bethel University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$1,860).
- University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne gives aided families $3,752 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Indiana resident | Bethel University | University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $34,600 | $36,460 | −$1,860 |
| Books & supplies | $1,260 | $1,200 | +$60 |
| Housing & meals | $10,560 | $11,540 | −$980 |
| Personal & travel | $1,680 | $3,000 | −$1,320 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,215 | −$4,977 | +$762 |
| Sticker price | $43,885 | $47,223 | −$3,338 |
| Average grants | −$25,275 | −$29,027 | +$3,752 |
| You pay | $18,610 | $18,196 | +$414 |
“+” means Bethel University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Bethel University cost questions
How much is tuition at Bethel University?
Tuition and fees are $34,600 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Bethel University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $43,885 a year.
What do families actually pay at Bethel University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,610 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,580; $48–75k pay $12,673; $110k+ pay $25,871.
How much debt do Bethel University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,293, and 4.6% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Bethel University overview