Bethel College-North Newton
North Newton, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 478
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Other (none of the above)
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 70.6%
Male/Female: 53% / 47% (2017)
First generation college students: 34.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 68.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 42.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 28.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 58.4%
Black: 14.4%
Hispanic: 13.8%
Asian: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 6.9%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 14.4%
Hispanic: 13.8%
Asian: 2.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 6.9%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,322
In-State tuition: $31,164Out-of-State tuition: $31,164
Estimated books and supplies: $700 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,810 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,157 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,607 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,157 (2022)
Average Family Income: $60,060 (2017)
Median Family Income: $42,988 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 34.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 68.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $254 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $23,084 |
| $30k-48k | $22,751 |
| $48k-75k | $22,699 |
| $75k-110k | $26,353 |
| $110k+ | $26,844 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 33%6-year graduation rate: 47%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,125 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 87.6% (2009) |
| @3 year | |
| @5 year | 88.5% (2013) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 51.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 39.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,478 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,999 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Sciences. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 9 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 58 | $27,000 | $159 | $59,303 ($4,942) | $58,644 ($4,887) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 21 | $27,000 | $265 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 13 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,832Full time faculty: 56%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $18,765,280 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $31,624,566 (2022)