Bethel University
Mishawaka, IN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,144
Graduate Enrollment: 133
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Missionary Church Inc
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 97.92%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 32.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 14.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.2% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 24.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 67.3%
Black: 9.2%
Hispanic: 10.2%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.9%
Non-resident alien: 4.9%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Black: 9.2%
Hispanic: 10.2%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 4.9%
Non-resident alien: 4.9%
Unknown race: 0.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $41,114
In-State tuition: $30,830Out-of-State tuition: $30,830
Estimated books and supplies: $1,350 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,620 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,600 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,784 (2017)
Median Family Income: $45,226 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 38.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 55.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $265 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,023 |
| $30k-48k | $12,453 |
| $48k-75k | $16,816 |
| $75k-110k | $23,540 |
| $110k+ | $23,823 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 54%6-year graduation rate: 63%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,213 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $19,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 44.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 55.6% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.6% (2016) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 49.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 49.2% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,830 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,610 (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 | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,879 ($3,323) | $38,477 ($3,206) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 13 | $43,089 ($3,591) | $42,276 ($3,523) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 45 | $28,500 | $284 | $61,514 ($5,126) | $57,433 ($4,786) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 13 | $37,189 | $44,701 ($3,725) | $59,246 ($4,937) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 38 | $27,000 | $225 | $40,047 ($3,337) | $44,905 ($3,742) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 45 | $244 | $65,156 ($5,430) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Health. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | American Sign Language. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | American Sign Language. | 6 | $25,946 ($2,162) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 14 | $25,000 | $243 | $26,173 ($2,181) | $39,960 ($3,330) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 26 | $46,989 | $270 | $31,812 ($2,651) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 21 | $27,000 | $261 | $26,492 ($2,208) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 18 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 12 | $23,319 | $245 | $22,052 ($1,838) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | $40,523 ($3,377) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 16 | $44,418 | $331 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 7 | $66,493 ($5,541) |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $52,515Full time faculty: 99%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $9,642,344 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $11,385,723 (2022)