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Bethesda University

Anaheim, California 92801

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrbanSports cultureInternational

Known for business — close-knit campus

Bethesda University is a private urban institution in Anaheim, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 212 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

18% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $8,388.

Established
1976
Motto
Gateway to the World
Type
Private
Conference
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
Acceptance
SAT Avg
212Students
11:1Student:Faculty
18%Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$8,388Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bethesda University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$7,220
Books & Supplies$400
Total Cost of Attendance$11,766
Average Net Price$8,388
Median Debt at Graduation$9,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$95

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,543
$30–48K$8,387
$110K+$11,766

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,388

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,648

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
212
Gender Split
31% / 69%
Women / Men
First Generation
49%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 8%
Black 18%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 43%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate18.2%
Freshman Retention54.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,397
8 Years$35,976

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

163Very High

Estimated from CA state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
23 mi(40 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
90 mi(156 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
339 mi(588 min)

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