Bethesda University
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$6,680
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About Bethesda University
Bethesda University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Anaheim, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 285, and admissions are selective. The university offers 9 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 24%, and a student-faculty ratio of 10:1. Tuition and fees for students are $6,680.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
48% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
24% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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* 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 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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Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
10:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Non-U.S. Citizen
54%
Asian
18%
Hispanic
14%
Black
8%
White
5%
Two or more races
2%
Unknown
Information not available
American Indian/Alaska Native
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
Information not available
Female student population
33%
Socio-economic diversity
26% 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
14
Total Online Enrollment
399
Percent of Programs Online
7% On-campus
93% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 89% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate 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 2020–2021 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
26%
State Grant Aid
4%
Institution Grant Aid
23%
Pell Grant
26%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCCAA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
3Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Bible/Biblical Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religious Education
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
4Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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