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Bethesda University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Anaheim, CA

$6,680

Avg tuition

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About Bethesda University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: National

Religious Affiliation: N/A 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.

Bethesda University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Anaheim, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 264, and admissions are selective. The university offers 9 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 15%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $6,680.

Admissions Breakdown

n/a

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

47% 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

15% 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 --

High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

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 Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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366

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

10:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold

Demographics

Non-U.S. Citizen

51%

Asian

16%

Hispanic

15%

Black

10%

White

5%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Unknown

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

28%

Socio-economic diversity

38% 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

15

Total Online Enrollment

361

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 100% online

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 100% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate Check Bold 100% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $6,680 $6,680
Graduate $6,200 $6,200

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 $400
On-campus room and board Currently unavailable
On-campus other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,539
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $6,867
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,806

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $7,080 $7,080
Off-campus without family $24,486 $24,486
Off-campus with family $11,886 $11,886

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

38%

State Grant Aid

5%

Institution Grant Aid

38%

Pell Grant

38%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $6,313
State Grant Aid $4,920
Institution Grant Aid $964
Pell Grant Aid $4,443

Financial Outlook

$9k

Average student debt after graduation

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCCAA Division I

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Education

BA

MA

DOC

3

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

4

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

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.