Bethel University

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Bethel University
Office of Admissions
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112

phone: 651.638.6242
toll-free: 800.255.8706
fax: 651.635.1490
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Majors and Degrees Offered

 

Overview

Known for its academic excellence, Bethel University has an overarching mission of graduating men and women whose academic preparation, spiritual maturity, and broad Christian vision give them exceptional potential for leadership and service. Bethel seeks to integrate faith and learning in all of its programs, challenging students to grow academically, socially, and spiritually in a distinctive Christian environment. Bethel has a strong academic program with supportive and expert faculty to prepare students for a successful career or graduate study. Outside the classroom, Bethel offers exciting campus activities, excellent music performance groups, varsity and intramural sports, and a wide variety of student clubs and organizations.

Bethel University at a Glance

Enrollment

  • Undergraduate: 3,489
  • Graduate: 968

Academic

  • Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
  • Average class size: 21
  • Number undergraduate majors: 66

Racial/Ethnic Distribution

88% White, 5% Black, 2% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Multiracial

First-Year Student Profile

  • Average ACT score: The middle 50% of enrolled students had ACT composite scores between 23 and 28. 95% of students presented the ACT as part of their applications.
  • Average SAT score: Not reported. Less than 10% of new Bethel students took the SAT.
  • High school GPA: 3.5
  • Percentage from Minnesota: 75%
  • Percentage who live on campus: 89%

Cost

  • 2011-12 undergraduate tuition and fees: $29,460
  • Room and board: $8,530
  • Percentage first-time undergraduates receiving financial-aid: 95%

Religious Affiliation

  • Evangelical Christian

Academics

  • Degrees offered

Associate of Arts (A.A.), Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Bachelor of Music (B.Mus.), Bachelor of Music Education (B.Mus.Ed.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

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5 largest majors

Business, Nursing, Biology, Sciences, Education, Communication

Faculty

194 full-time, 215 part-time; 79% of full-time faculty members hold the doctorate or highest degree in their field.

Student/faculty ratio

12:1

Average class size

18

Accreditation & Approval

The Higher Learning Commission (North Central Association of Colleges and Schools), Teacher Education Accreditation Council, Council on Social Work Education, Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education Programs (CAATE), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Minnesota Board of Teaching, Minnesota Board of Nursing, American Chemical Society

Pre-Professional Programs

Pre-Law, Pre-Medical, Health Professional (Nursing, Pre-Chiropractic Medicine, Pre-Dentistry, Pre-Medicine, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Optometry, Pre-Osteopathic Medicine, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Physician’s Assistant, Pre-Podiatry), Pre-Ministerial.

Teaching Licensure Programs

Early Childhood Education Licensure, Elementary School Licensure, 5-12 Licensure (business, communication arts & literature [English], health, mathematics, science [chemistry, life science, or physics], social studies), K-12 Licensure (instrumental music, vocal music, physical education, visual arts, world languages & cultures [French and Spanish], and teaching English as a second language [TESL]), Post baccalaureate Licensure, Special Education Licensure (graduate), and Teachers of Reading Licensure K-12 (graduate)

Non-Traditional Education Programs

College of Adult & Professional Studies (CAPS) and Graduate School (GS)

Certification Programs

Autism Spectrum Disorders, International Baccalaureate Education, Literacy Education, Nursing Education, Postsecondary Teaching (all graduate)

Satellite Campuses

Red Fox Site (Arden Hills), Normandale Place Site (Bloomington), with cohorts held in other locations

Honors Program

Yes

Study Abroad Programs

Hundreds of off-campus study opportunities are available through the Office of Off-Campus Programs/International Studies. Students may study off campus for a semester, interim, or summer. Programs and courses vary from major-specific studies to general cultural surveys. Bethel-sponsored semester programs include the following: Australia Term, England Term, Europe Term, Guatemala Term, New York Center for Art & Media Studies (NYCAMS), Spain Term, South Africa Term, and Thailand Term. In addition, recent Bethel offerings for interim included Ecuador/Galapagos, Egypt/Jordan, Europe (multiple sites), Greece/Turkey, Guatemala/El Salvador, Hong Kong/China, India, Thailand, Mexico (Guadalajara), Uganda, and Hawaii. Other Bethel-affiliated programs include studies programs in Latin America, Oxford, Australia, China, Middle East, Russia, Uganda, Lithuania, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, and many domestic opportunities. See http://cas.bethel.edu/off-campus-programs/ for a complete list of off-campus and international study options.

Internships/ career services

Academic credit can be earned through some departments for off-campus academic internships. The Office of Career Services offers career planning and placement services including resume and cover letter assistance, vocational assessments, job search advice, practice interviews, career fairs/workshops, and online career resources.

Admission & cost

Admissions

Online application: http://cas.bethel.edu/admissions/apply/

Admissions tests required: ACT or SAT

Application deadlines: Rolling. Priority date: November 1.

Application fee (amount): free

Advanced placement credit

Up to 8 courses in advanced placement can be obtained through appropriate scores on a CEEB Advanced Placement examination, College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) test, departmental placement exam or other departmental evaluation.

Transfer criteria (credits, GPA):

28 of the last 35 credits of the 122 required for a degree and at least half of the courses required for the concentration must be taken in Bethel programs. A 2.5 GPA is required.

Transfer process (deadlines and materials)

Rolling admissions. Applications must include pastoral reference, academic reference, high school transcripts (for some applicants), ACT or SAT results (for some applicants) and official transcripts from all colleges attended.

Cost

2011-12 undergraduate tuition and fees: $29,460

Room and board: $8,530

Graduate tuition and fees: $440-$595 per credit, depending on program

Percentage of first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 99%

Financial aid information

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Student involvement

Student organizations

Bethel recognizes approximately 50 student groups, including academic groups, debating group, performing arts organizations, radio station, student government, newspaper, international student groups, literary magazine, minority student groups, social services groups, and student film society.

Athletic programs

Conference membership

NCAA Division III, Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (MIAC) 

Men's varsity

Baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, ice hockey, soccer, tennis, track and field

Women's varsity

Basketball, cross-country, golf, ice hockey, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, volleyball

Intramurals

Basketball, broomball, dodge ball, flag football, floor hockey, lacrosse, racquetball, rugby, softball, volleyball. Recreational: aerobics, self defense.

Club sports

Men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, men’s ice hockey, men’s rugby, men's volleyball

Fine Arts Offerings

Four theatre productions per year; Bethel Choir; Women's Chorale; Male Chorus; University Orchestra; Wind Symphony; Handbell Ensemble; Jazz Orchestras; three art galleries

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