The student-faculty ratio at Bethel University is 12:1, and the school has 55.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Bethel University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Education; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 86 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
12:1
Total faculty
168 full time
119 part time
Minority
13% full time
9% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
80%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students55.4%
20-4942.8%
50 or more1.8%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Foreign languages
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
86%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
100%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
67%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
76%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
79%
6-year graduation rate of international students
50%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
112
Post-master's certificates
1
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
22
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
8
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
-
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Bethel University
College of St. Catherine
St. Mary's University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota--Duluth
University of Minnesota--Twin Cities
University of St. Thomas
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
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Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Mary Pawlenty: Former First Lady of Minnesota, General Counsel, National Arbitration Forum, Dr. Ralph Holman: Original Research for Omega 3, Joel Hodgson: Creator of and Main Character in Mystery Science Theatre 3000
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
usually
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 23%
Health Professions and Related Programs 21%
Education 11%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 7%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 5%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting$60,000
International Business$56,000
Finance$53,100
Human Resources Management and Services$53,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$52,300
Marketing$45,100
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$43,800
Health Professions and Related Programs
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$50,500
Majors Offered at This School
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Engineering
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Software Engineering
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering Science
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Athletic Training/Trainer
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Sciences
Economics, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Lay Ministry
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Minors
Health Professions and Related Programs
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Linguistics
Spanish Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Art/Art Studies, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Graphic Design
Music, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Journalism
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
English Language and Literature/Letters
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
Asian Studies/Civilization
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Social Sciences
Economics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - professional practice, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
-
Student participation in special study options
Internships42%
Study abroad36%
Dual enrollment22%
Teacher certificate program14%
Double major9%
Student participation in special academic programs
-
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
No
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
-
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
23
Counseling services offered
academic
birth control
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
102
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
5%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
-
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
American Studies Program (Washington, D.C.), Los Angeles Film Studies Center, Ausable Institute of Environmental Studies Program (MI)
Student exchange programs offered with
George Fox University
Gordon College
Greenville College
Houghton College
Messiah College
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Argentina
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Cambodia
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2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
36%
Consortia
Consortia
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU)
Jerusalem University College
Upper Midwest Association for Intercultural Education
Christian College Consortium (CCC)
Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
