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Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town
Known for business
Bethel University is a private town institution in McKenzie, Tennessee. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1035.
A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
35% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,482 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,803.
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97%Acceptance
1035SAT Avg
1,671Students
17:1Student:Faculty
35%Grad Rate
$47,482Earnings 10yr
$21,803Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.2%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1035
Reading & WritingMid: 495
300525
MathMid: 497
325575
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 18
1624
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$18,168
Room & Board$10,537
Books & Supplies$1,288
Total Cost of Attendance$32,270
Average Net Price$21,803
Median Debt at Graduation$27,249
Monthly Payment (10yr)$289
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$22,495
$30–48K$21,013
$48–75K$21,838
$75–110K$21,825
$110K+$19,450
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$21,803
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
6100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
10
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (62)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,671
Gender Split
44% / 56%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%
Race & Ethnicity
White 50%
Black 30%
Hispanic 5%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 6%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate34.9%
Freshman Retention59.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$38,990
8 Years$43,085
10 Years$47,482
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$38,200
Men
$49,300
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
90Average
Estimated from IN state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Chicagopop. 2.7M
75 mi(130 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
128 mi(222 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
132 mi(229 min)