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Bethel University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range800 to 920

ACT Range16 to 24

Average GPA3.42

Acceptance Rate97.7%

Bethel’s 97.7% acceptance rate lets you focus on fit and follow-through, not just getting admitted. If you submit scores, aim near the top of the SAT range, around 920+, since SAT scores are submitted much more often than ACT scores here. A GPA at 3.5 or above can also open separate scholarship opportunities.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Bethel University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Bethel University enrolls 1,065 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. Bethel has a 72% freshman retention rate, slightly above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 52%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Location

Mishawaka, IN

Undergrad Enrollment1,065

Freshman Retention72%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio12:1

Graduation Rate52%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Bethel University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

December 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Coming soon

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

Because Bethel is test-optional, follow this timeline only if you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first test by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall retakes to improve your superscore; for the December 1 Early Action deadline, an October retake is the last safe sitting for scores to arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Bethel is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $34,600, and the average merit award is $10,590, giving applicants a scholarship figure to factor into their planning.

Tuition and Fees$34,600

Room and Board$11,140

Average Merit Award$10,590

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid Package$25,440

Average Debt at Grad$28,188

Bethel’s listed cost of attendance is about $45,740, including $34,600 in tuition and fees plus $11,140 for room and board. The average aid package is $25,440, and the average merit award is $10,590, with scholarships such as the Physics and Engineering Scholarship available for students with a 3.50+ GPA. Students graduate with an average debt of $28,188.