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Interested in attending Bethel University?

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

72
%
Acceptance rate
3.58
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Bethel University?

72%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Bethel University accepted 72% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,199 people applied and 1,594 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
935 / 1258 (74%)
Men
659 / 941 (70%)

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 University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

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

24%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 24% ended up enrolling at Bethel University, 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 University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Bethel University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Bethel University?

3.58
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Bethel University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.58. 28% of freshmen who attended Bethel University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 67% 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
7%
3.75-3.99
41%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
10%
2.00-2.49
1%

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

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

2%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

29%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
580
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
448
75th Percentile
550
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
928
75th Percentile
1130

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Bethel University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 1
Application notification

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