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Bethel University (Georgia)

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

McKenzie, TN

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Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$12,721

Avg tuition

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About Bethel University (Georgia)

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Cumberland Presbyterian  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Bethel University (Georgia) is a small private university located on a rural campus in McKenzie, Tennessee. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,446, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 50%. The university offers 40 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $12,721.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a competitive acceptance rate.

This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.

50% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

55% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Not required or recommended

High school rank Required

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-21

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 875-1108

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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4k

Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

55%

Black

28%

Two or more races

5%

Unknown

4%

Hispanic

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

54%

Socio-economic diversity

64% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

22

Total Online Enrollment

2,594

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

58% On-campus

42% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 75% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 30% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 75% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $12,721 $12,721
Graduate $11,723 $11,723

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $9,368
On-campus other expenses $4,620
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $9,368
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,620
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,620

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $27,909 $27,909
Off-campus without family $27,909 $27,909
Off-campus with family $18,541 $18,541

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

91%

State Grant Aid

76%

Institution Grant Aid

82%

Pell Grant

64%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,969
State Grant Aid $4,701
Institution Grant Aid $8,757
Pell Grant Aid $4,592

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NAIA Division I

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Bowling
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Education

BA

MA

DOC

5

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

11

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

14

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

15

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

18

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

19

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

20

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

21

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

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Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.