Bethel University (Georgia)

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

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About Bethel University (Georgia)

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Cumberland Presbyterian

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Bethel University (Georgia) is a small private university located on a rural campus in McKenzie, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,446, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,721.

McKenzie, TN

$12,721

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

50%

Acceptance Rate Insight

50% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

55%

Retention Rate Insight

55% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

38%

Graduation Rate Insight

38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptNot required or recommended

High school rankRequired

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile15-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile875-1108

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

5k

Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

55%

Unknown

4%

Black

28%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

64% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

64%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

22

Total Online Enrollment

2,594

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

58% On-campus

42% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold75% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold30% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold75% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

91%

State Grant Aid

76%

Institution Grant Aid

82%

Pell Grant

64%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,969
State Grant Aid$4,701
Institution Grant Aid$8,757
Pell Grant Aid$4,592

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

9.1%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
4Education.
5English Language And Literature/Letters.
6Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8History
9History.
10Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
11Mathematics And Statistics.
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Philosophy And Religious Studies.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
19Security And Protective Services.
20Social Sciences.
21Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.