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Bethany Global University

BGU

Bloomington, Minnesota 55438-2849

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Close-knit campus

Bethany Global University is a private urban institution in Bloomington, Minnesota. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 162 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

61% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $20,833.

Established
1948
Motto
Living with eternity in view
Type
Private university

Campus Visits

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94%Acceptance
SAT Avg
162Students
10:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$20,833Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bethany Global University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$20,700
Room & Board$4,930
Books & Supplies$500
Total Cost of Attendance$29,638
Average Net Price$20,833
Median Debt at Graduation$12,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$127

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,938
$30–48K$20,555
$48–75K$21,689
$75–110K$21,481
$110K+$19,542

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,833

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

54.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,598

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (5)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
162
Gender Split
73% / 27%
Women / Men
First Generation
22%
Pell Grant Recipients
47%

Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Black 2%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 4%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.2%
Freshman Retention56.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,385

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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