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Bethel College-North Newton
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Interested in attending Bethel College-North Newton?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Bethel College-North Newton, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

97
%
Acceptance rate
3.48
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Bethel College-North Newton?

97%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Bethel College accepted 97% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 597 people applied and 580 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
244 / 253 (96%)
Men
336 / 344 (98%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Bethel College-North Newton:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Bethel College-North Newton, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Bethel College-North Newton by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Bethel College considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Bethel College-North Newton?

3.48
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Bethel College-North Newton as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 17% of freshmen who attended Bethel College were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
17%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
11%
2.50-2.99
14%
2.00-2.49
3%

Bethel College is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

1%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

1%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
560
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
530
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
860
75th Percentile
1090

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Bethel College-North Newton. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

October 1
Application notification

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