Bethel University-Tennessee (BUT) Rankings, Campus Information and Costs

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Bethel University was founded in 1842. It’s a small, private Christian college located in McKenzie, Tennessee. The school offers four-year degrees in a variety of majors including Biology, Organizational Leadership, Education, and Information Technology.

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Overview of Bethel University-Tennessee (BU)

They also have several graduate programs. The school has a student population of around 4,000 with the majority of students enrolled in undergraduate programs. The school is aligned with the Presbyterian church but welcomes students from all walks of life and all religious backgrounds.

General Information

School Type	Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting	Town: Distant
Campus Housing	Yes
Student Faculty Ratio	15:1
Graduation Rate	35%
Year Founded	1842

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Student Enrollment

Total Students3,119

Undergraduate
2,358

Graduate
761

Undergraduate Student

Male 1,203

1,203

Female 1,155

1,155

Graduate Student

Male 388

388

Female 373

373

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Top Rankings For Bethel University Tennessee

#20 Best Online Colleges in Tennessee

#21 Best MBA Programs in Tennessee

#43 Top 50 Online Associate Degrees

BU Tennessee Acceptance Rate and Admissions

APPLICATIONS1,717

Male 796

Female 921

ACCEPTANCE1,305

Male 605

Female 700

Acceptance Rate76%

Male 76%

Female 76%

Enrollment 470

Male 247

Female 223

Admissions
Application Fee	$30
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Required
High School Transcripts	N/A
College Prep Courses	Recommended
Recommendations	N/A
SAT/ACT	Considered but not Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Considered but not Required
Application Deadline	August 16
Common Application Accepted	No

BU Tennessee Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

Here is the cost breakdown for Bethel University, as of the 2020-2021 academic school year:

Tuition for Full-time Students: $17,010
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Room and Board: $9,368
Other fees: $4,620
Total Cost of Attendance: $32,198

When it comes to financial aid, 99% of students at Bethel receive some form of financial aid:

97% receive grants or scholarships
73% receive student loans

The average net price – the amount a student is responsible for paying after grants and scholarships are applied — is $15,612. This amount is usually covered through student loans or by the students themselves.

Average net price	2018-2019
Net Price	$15,649
Average Total Aid	$15,732
Students Receiving Financial Aid	99%
Room & Board	$9,198

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Sticker Price

Tuition In-State - $17,010
Tuition Out-of-State - $17,010
Books and Supplies - $1,200
Room & Board - $9,198
Other - $4,620

Academics

There are many factors to consider when choosing a college. Location and major options are important, but there are other things to consider as well. Below are some academic metrics for Bethel.

Retention Rate:
Bethel has a retention rate of 61%. This means that for every 100 incoming freshmen students, 61 students return for their sophomore year.
Graduation Rate:
The overall graduation rate for Bethel students is 35% within six years. Twenty-six percent graduate in 4 years, and 29% graduate within eight years.
Student to faculty ratio:
The student to faculty ratio at bethel is solid at 15:1. While some schools have lower ratios than this, some have much higher ratios, so this is a bonus for students who are interested in having easy access to their professors.

When looked at collectively, it seems that the majority of students that start a Bethel graduate. It also indicates that students have the opportunity to form long-term relationships with their fellow students, which can then become valuable networking opportunities upon graduation. And with a decent 15:1 student faculty ratio, students who need extra assistance from their instructors can receive it, but there are still enough students in classes to have valuable discussions and learning experiences. For students who are looking for a small school setting that still allows for diverse learning in a more intimate learning environment, Bethel is a school worth consideration.

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Student Population Total

Student Population 3,119

Undergraduate
2,358

Graduate
761

Evening Classes : Yes

Online Learning : Yes

Student Faculty Ratio - 15:1

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)

All Business Majors	253 Total Graduates / 47%
Organizational Leadership	220 Graduates
Business Administration and Management, General	22 Graduates
Accounting and Business/Management	9 Graduates
Management Information Systems, General	2 Graduates
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services	171 Total Graduates / 32%
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	153 Graduates
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management	18 Graduates
All Health Professions and Related Programs Majors	30 Total Graduates / 6%
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	23 Graduates
Athletic Training/Trainer	5 Graduates
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies	2 Graduates
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology	16 Total Graduates / 3%
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General	16 Graduates
Biological and Biomedical Sciences	15 Total Graduates / 3%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	15 Graduates
All Other Diplomas	50%

Outcome & Salary

Graduates from Bethel earn an average early-career salary of $40,500, higher than the national average salary of $37,960. However, that increases to $60,100 by their mid-careers. Bethel students are projected to have a 10-year salary earning potential of $566,530. The net price of a student’s education is $62,488. This indicates that students will earn enough to repay their student loans and still earn enough to live well.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary	$40,500
College Grads Average Salary	$56,653
College Grads Mid Career Salary	$60,100

Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$566,530
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$1,167,530
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year	$62,596
10 Year Projected ROI	$503,934
20 Year Projected ROI	$1,104,934