# Bethel University

Private nonprofit college in Mishawaka, IN. IPEDS ID 150145.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/bethel-university-in · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/bethel-university-in.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 98% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,610 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 53%; beats 44% of IN colleges and 48% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $48,860; beats 38% of IN colleges and 37% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,293

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,580 |
| 30-48k | $12,572 |
| 48-75k | $12,673 |
| 75-110k | $18,645 |
| 110k+ | $25,871 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.1 years on average (51% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $48,860 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $17,580 | $72,078 | 5.4 years |
| 30-48k | $12,572 | $51,545 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $12,673 | $51,959 | 3.9 years |
| 75-110k | $18,645 | $76,445 | 5.7 years |
| 110k+ | $25,871 | $106,071 | 8.0 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $43,885
- Tuition and fees: $34,600
- Housing and meals: $10,560; books: $1,260

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 460–580; SAT math: 440–570; ACT: 16–24 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 833 applicants, 822 admitted, 226 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 98%, ACT 16–24 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 99%, ACT 19–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (43 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,848 | $73,384 | $28,500 |
| Business | not reported | $68,689 | $37,189 |
| Business Administration | $50,112 | $58,731 | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $47,387 | $53,186 | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $33,596 | $53,152 | $46,989 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,799 | $48,243 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $31,754 | $45,366 | $25,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $44,583 | $45,222 | $27,000 |
| Human Services | not reported | $38,515 | $44,418 |
| Pastoral Counseling / Ministry | $31,046 | $37,149 | $23,319 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| American Sign Language | $35,783 | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Applied Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $93,540 (South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI), $83,500 (IN), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $93,620 (South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI), $95,560 (IN), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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