Bethel UniversityBethel University
McKenzie, TN · South
- Acceptance rate
- 60.2%
- SAT mid-50
- 830-1120
- Cost after aid
- $12,595
- Graduation rate
- 35%
What Bethel University says matters
How Bethel University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- 1,540 of 1,754
- Yield
- 27%
- 415 enrolled
- SAT mid-50
- 1200-1260
- CDS year
- 2024-25
Acceptance rate by gender
- Men
- 85%676 of 791
- Women
- 90%864 of 963
The full Common Data Set
Every figure Bethel University published for 2024-25, section by section.
First-Time, First-Year Admission49
Entrance Exams
- Latest date by which SAT or ACT scores must be received for fall-term admission
- if by May 1
- Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?
- n/a
Applications
- Total first-time, first-year men who applied
- 791
- Total first-time, first-year women who applied
- 963
- Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
- 676
- Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
- 864
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 193
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
- 5
- Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 216
- Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
- 1
- Total first-time, first-year students who applied
- 1,754
- Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
- 1,540
- Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
- 415
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 1,178
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 1,024
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 345
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 555
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 515
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 64
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 20
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 0
- Total first-time, first-year who applied
- 1
- Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
- 1
- Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
- 0
Admissions Requirements
- Social studies
- 0.022
- History
- 0.293
- Computer Science
- 25th Percentile
- Visual/Performing Arts
- 1200
- Other (specify)
- n/a
- Total academic units
- 22
- English
- 20
- Mathematics
- n/a
- Science
- n/a
- Of these, units that must be lab
- n/a
- History
- SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
- Academic electives
- 0
- Computer Science
- 0.7778
- Visual/Performing Arts
- 0.2222
- Other (specify)
- 0
Basis for Selection
- Open admission policy as described above for all students
- 1
- Interview
- Yes
- Character/personal qualities
- Yes
- First generation
- n/a
- Religious affiliation/commitment
- x
- Level of applicant’s interest
- Yes
First-time, first-year Profile
- SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
- 1,200
- SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
- 1,280
- SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
- 1,260
Transfer Admission5
Fall Applicants
- Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
- Applicants
- If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
- 173
- Men
- x
- Women
- x
- Another Gender
- x
Academic Offerings and Policies11
Special Study Options
- Accelerated program
- x
- Cross-registration
- x
- Distance learning
- x
- Double major
- x
- Dual enrollment
- x
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- x
- Exchange student program (domestic)
- x
- External degree program
- x
- Internships
- x
- Weekend college
- x
- Other (specify):
- x
Student Life13
Percent Participating
- Percent of students age 25 and older
- x
- Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
- x
- Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
- x
- Percent who live off campus or commute
- x
Average Age
- Average age of full-time students
- x
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- x
- Average age of full-time students
- x
- Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
- x
Activities Offered
- Choral groups
- On Campus
- Musical theater
- x
- Opera
- x
- Student government
- x
- Television station
- x
Annual Expenses4
Information
- If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.
- 0
Public Tuition
- Tuition: In-district
- Residents
- Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
- 1200
All Institutions Expenses
- Required Fees:
- 2450
Financial Aid3
Reporting Year
- 2024-2025
- b) Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
- 2023-2024 Final
- c) Institutional loan programs.
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
- Athletic Awards
- Students notified on or about (date):
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred2
Diploma/Certificates
- Physical sciences
- 21
- Public administration and social services
- 21
Enrollment And Persistence22
Institutional Enrollment
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
- 6
- Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
- 185
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
- 21
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: another gender
- 35
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 577
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
- 287
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
- 0
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: another gender
- 15
- Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
- 9
- All other degree-seeking: men
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- All other degree-seeking: another gender
- 138
- All other degree-seeking: unknown
- 0
- Total degree-seeking: men
- 64
- Total degree-seeking: women
- 12
- Total degree-seeking: another gender
- 2
- Total degree-seeking: unknown
- 78
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
- Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
- All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
- 160
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
- 160
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
- 91
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: another gender
- 15
- Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
- 2
About Bethel University
Bethel University is a very small private university in McKenzie, TN, in a city setting.
What Bethel University looks for
Bethel University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.
Frequently asked
What SAT score do I need for Bethel University?
Bethel University's middle 50% SAT range is 830 to 1120. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What ACT score do I need for Bethel University?
Middle 50% ACT range is 15 to 21. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.
What is the acceptance rate at Bethel University?
Bethel University admits roughly 60% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does Bethel University actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $12,595 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is Bethel University a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Bethel University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.
