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How strong are the academics at Bethel University?

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

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
49%
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 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

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:

71%
First-year retention rate
49%
4-year grad rate
57%
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:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Elementary Education and Teaching
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
7.2
12.96
18.72
24.48
30.24
36

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 4
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 21
  • Business/Commerce, General 12
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • Organizational Leadership 3
  • Accounting 2
  • Marketing, Other 1
  • Financial Planning and Services 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
  • Computer Science 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 23
  • Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other 2
  • Art Teacher Education 2
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 2
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 1
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
  • Biology Teacher Education 0
  • Chemistry Teacher Education 0
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 6
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Rhetoric and Composition 1
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 7
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 36
  • International Public Health/International Health 1
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 10
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 12
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 7
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 6
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 6
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES 6
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 7
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
  • Sports Studies 2
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 12
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Human Services, General 2
  • Human Services, General 2
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 2
Social Sciences
  • Economics, General 2
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, Other 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Lay Ministry 6
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 3
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 2
  • Divinity/Ministry 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Graphic Design 5
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 2
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Music, General 0

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