Bethel University (219718)

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,721

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$16,139

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.51%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

50%

2,148 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

4,011

53.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

35.3%

177 Graduates

About

Bethel University (219718) is a higher education institution located in Carroll County, TN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bethel University (219718) were Organizational Leadership (188 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (112 degrees), and Crisis/Disaster Management (36 degrees).

In 2021, 792 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bethel University (219718). 56.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (475 degrees), 1.88 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (253 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University (219718) is $12,721, which is $−10,463 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bethel University (219718) is $12,721, which is $−10,463 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,139.

In 2021, 87% of undergraduate students attending Bethel University (219718) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,721

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bethel University (219718) was $12,721. The cost of tuition at Bethel University (219718) is $−10,463 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bethel University (219718) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$16,139

2021 Value

3.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bethel University (219718) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,139. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bethel University (219718) grew by 3.38%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,368

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethel University (219718) was of $9,368 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.85% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bethel University (219718) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

87%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

47%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

87% of undergraduate students at Bethel University (219718) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 1.16% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bethel University (219718) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.51%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bethel University (219718) was 3.51%, which represents 72 out of the 2050 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bethel University (219718) received 2,148 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 25.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,148 applicants, 1,073 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 50% acceptance rate.

There were 4,011 students enrolled at Bethel University (219718) in 2021. 7% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bethel University (219718) has an overall enrollment yield of 48.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

50%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,073

Accepted Out of 2,148

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bethel University (219718) was 50% (1,073 admissions from 2,148 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 25.1%, while admissions declined by −17.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bethel University (219718) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

7% of enrolled first-time students at Bethel University (219718) in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bethel University (219718) had a total enrollment of 4,011 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University (219718) is 2,139 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,872. This means that 53.3% of students enrolled at Bethel University (219718) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bethel University (219718), both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.8% White, 28.4% Black or African American, 5.01% Two or More Races, 3.54% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, 0.524% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0997% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bethel University (219718) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (28.1%), followed by White Female (25%) and Black or African American Male (15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.4%), followed by White Male (22.3%) and Asian Female (10.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bethel University (219718) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,011 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethel University (219718) is 2,139 and the part-time enrollment is 1,872. This means that 53.3% of students enrolled at Bethel University (219718) are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bethel University (219718) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

55%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bethel University (219718) was 55%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Bethel University (219718) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bethel University (219718) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,199 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,140 enrolled students
Two or More Races
201 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bethel University (219718) is 54.8% White, 28.4% Black or African American, 5.01% Two or More Races, 3.54% Hispanic or Latino, 1.5% Asian, 0.524% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0997% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 152 students (3.79%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 100 more women than men received degrees from Bethel University (219718). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bethel University (219718) is white (475 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (253 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bethel University (219718) is Organizational Leadership (188 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (112 degrees) and Crisis/Disaster Management (36 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bethel University (219718), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (234 degrees awarded), Business (359 degrees), and Communication Technologies (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel University (219718) are Accountants & auditors (1,034,707 people), Other managers (725,943 people), Financial managers (476,679 people), Chief executives & legislators (374,380 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (282,513 people).

The most specialized majors at Bethel University (219718) in 2021 are Protective Services (234 degrees awarded), Business (359 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), and History (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel University (219718) are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Bethel University (219718) are Protective Services (234 degrees awarded), Business (359 degrees), Communication Technologies (6 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (16 degrees), and History (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethel University (219718) are Elementary & secondary schools (683,113 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (498,426 people), Computer Systems Design (496,490 people), Banking & related activities (492,476 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (431,993 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bethel University (219718).

Most Common (2021)

Organizational Leadership
188 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
112 degrees awarded
Crisis/Disaster Management
36 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bethel University (219718) was Organizational Leadership with 188 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bethel University (219718) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

346

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

446

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 346 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (219718), which is 0.776 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (446).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bethel University (219718) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 90 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (219718) in Criminal Justice - Safety Studies, which is 1.64 times more than the 55 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 120 degrees were awarded to men at Bethel University (219718) in Organizational Leadership, which is 1.76 times more than the 68 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

20%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 20% of students graduating from Bethel University (219718) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 32% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bethel University (219718) is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.82% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
475 degrees awarded
Black or African American
253 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bethel University (219718) is white (475 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (253 degrees).

0.884% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
248 degrees awarded
White Male
227 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
164 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bethel University (219718) is white female (248 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (227 degrees).

Operations

Bethel University (219718) has an endowment valued at nearly $12.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.27M (9.92%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Bethel University (219718) had a total salary expenditure of 40.1M. Bethel University (219718) employs 61 Lecturers, 34 Associate professors and 30 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bethel University (219718) are Male Lecturer (36), Female Lecturer (25), and Female Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University (219718) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 81 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

Endowment

$12.8M

2021 Endowment

10.7%

growth from 2020

Bethel University (219718) has an endowment valued at about $12.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bethel University (219718) grew 10.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $37.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bethel University (219718) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.5M

2021 Salaries

4.64%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bethel University (219718) paid a median of $18.5M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($40.1M) and a 4.64% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.17M

Instructional Salaries

154

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bethel University (219718) paid a total of $6.17M to 154 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Lecturer

Most Common Instructor

61 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bethel University (219718) were Lecturer with 61 employees, Associate professor with 34 employees, and Assistant professor with 30 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethel University (219718) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 81 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, and Management with 39 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Lecturer
Female Lecturer
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bethel University (219718) was Male Lecturer with 36 employees, Female Lecturer with 25 employees, and Female Associate professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bethel University (219718).