Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
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
114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate93.9%
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
5400.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
105Above Average
Estimated from MN state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Minneapolispop. 430K
14 mi(24 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
298 mi(517 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
352 mi(610 min)