Bethel University

McKenzie, TN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C-

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About Bethel University

Bethel University is a small, private nonprofit institution in McKenzie, TN, in a town setting. It enrolls about 1,547 students. The acceptance rate is 60%. 35% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $47,482.

60%

Acceptance

$12,595

Net price

1,547

Enrollment

35%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C+

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

60%

Acceptance rate

972

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading410–570

SAT Math420–550

ACT Composite15–21

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,595

Average net price

$18,712

In-state tuition

$18,712

Out-of-state tuition

$10,538

Room & board

$1,295

Books & supplies

$31,203

Total cost of attendance

32%

Students receiving Pell grants

38%

Students with federal loans

$27,249

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,871

$30–48K

$17,356

$48–75K

$11,713

$75–110K

$10,473

$110K+

$15,163

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business38.3%

Criminal Justice29.4%

Education6.3%

Humanities5.8%

Health & Nursing5.6%

Parks & Recreation5.3%

Psychology3.0%

Biology1.8%

Multidisciplinary1.8%

Social Sciences0.8%

After Graduation

$47,482

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$38,990

Median earnings (6 yrs)

35%

Graduation rate

54%

Retention rate

75%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,542

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,547

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

44% women

56% men

Race & ethnicity

White

50%

Black

28%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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