Bethel University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - PoorQuality:Education Quality Rating - GoodSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Bethel University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 4,690 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1842 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in McKenzie, Tennessee.

Bethel University is affiliated with Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

At Bethel University you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
46
Bethel University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 46 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Criminal Justice, Medical Assistant, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Bethel University student retention rate is low at 56% (way below Tennessee average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
56%
Bad
The graduation rate at Bethel University is low: 36%.

Student to faculty ratio at Bethel University is decent - 17:1. Learn more regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are fairly high, about $16,300 per year. The additional fees at Bethel University (not included in tuition costs) are around $700, which totals $17,000 per academic year.

Read the details about Bethel University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
89%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 2,489 applications were submitted and 2,210 were accepted, so it is easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Bethel University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$9,200
High
Bethel University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Bethel University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Bethel University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,000 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is high: roughly $9,200 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Bethel University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Bethel University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Bethel University
325 Cherry Ave
McKenzie, Tennessee
38201, USA
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