| General information: |
(731) 352-4000 |
| Website: |
www.bethel-college.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
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| Campus setting: |
Town Distant |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://www.bethel-college.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: |
http://www.bethel-college.edu/fa |
| Apply Online: |
https://secure.sitemason.com/site/deAwqQ/application |
| Mission Statement: |
Bethel's mission is to create opportunites for members of the learning community to develop to their highest potential as whole persons--intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically--in a Christian environment. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Distance learning opportunities
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Masters Colleges and Universities (smaller programs) |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Cumberland Presbyterian |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00348000 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$12,242 |
$11,690 |
$11,126 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$6,926 |
$6,472 |
$6,048 |
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Other |
$4,150 |
$4,150 |
$4,150 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$7,594 |
$7,594 |
$7,594 |
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Other |
$4,750 |
$4,750 |
$4,750 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$4,750 |
$4,750 |
$4,750 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$24,318 |
$23,312 |
$22,324 |
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Off campus |
$25,586 |
$25,034 |
$24,470 |
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Off campus with family |
$17,992 |
$17,440 |
$16,876 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
3144 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
389 |
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Graduate enrollment |
2755 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $30 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
955 |
463 |
492 |
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Percent admitted: |
50% |
57% |
43% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
56% |
56% |
55% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school rank |
X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
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X |
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Recommendations |
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X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
16 |
6% |
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ACT |
244 |
92% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
350 |
490 |
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SAT Math |
400 |
480 |
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ACT Composite |
17 |
22 |
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ACT English |
16 |
22 |
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ACT Math |
16 |
20 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Master |
Bachelor |
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Education. |
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Education, General |
43 |
- |
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Special Education and Teaching, General |
- |
7 |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
- |
11 |
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Music Teacher Education |
- |
- |
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History Teacher Education |
- |
4 |
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Category total |
43 |
22 |
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Engineering. |
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Engineering, General |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
- |
4 |
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Category total |
- |
4 |
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
- |
2 |
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Category total |
- |
2 |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
- |
7 |
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
7 |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
- |
2 |
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Category total |
- |
2 |
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies. |
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. |
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Health and Physical Education, General |
- |
11 |
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Category total |
- |
11 |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Christian Studies |
- |
4 |
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Category total |
- |
4 |
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Theology and religious vocations. |
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Religious/Sacred Music |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
- |
6 |
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Category total |
- |
6 |
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Public administration and social service professions. |
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Human Services, General |
- |
7 |
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Category total |
- |
7 |
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Social sciences. |
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Sociology |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Music, General |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Physician Assistant |
25 |
- |
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies |
- |
7 |
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) |
- |
35 |
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Category total |
25 |
42 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
- |
257 |
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Accounting and Business/Management |
- |
4 |
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Management Information Systems, General |
- |
3 |
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Category total |
- |
264 |
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History |
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History, General |
- |
1 |
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Category total |
- |
1 |
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Grand total |
68 |
372 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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