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How strong are the academics at Bethel University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
67%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Bethel University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
72
10-19
170
20-29
105
30-39
55
40-49
4
50-99
1

Honors Programs

Bethel University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Bethel University's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Bethel University:

83%
First-year retention rate
67%
4-year grad rate
75%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Bethel University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Business Administration and Management, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Organizational Leadership
Psychology, General
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management
42.2
69.56
96.92
124.28
151.64
179

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Environmental Biology 19
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 179
  • Organizational Leadership 75
  • Accounting and Business/Management 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Recording Arts Technology/Technician 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 33
  • Music Teacher Education 16
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 6
  • Biology Teacher Education 4
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 11
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 85
  • Health and Wellness, General 0
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 0
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 0
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies 0
History
  • History, General 15
Homeland Security
  • Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management 65
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 65
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 13
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 7
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 43
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 14
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Christian Studies 5
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 0
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 67
  • Psychology, Other 0
  • Applied Psychology 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 16
  • Human Services, General 16
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 16
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 9
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious/Sacred Music 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 11
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
  • Music Performance, General 2
  • Music Technology 1
  • Music Management 0

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