Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.An evangelical Christian college affiliated with the Missionary Church, Bethel is uniquely qualified to provide educationalopportunities for all students, traditional and adult, who are interested in a liberal arts program of studies with careerand personal growth orientations. A coeducational college, it offers studies including master's, baccalaureate and associatedegrees for the broad spectrum of students and in a variety of settings.
School Overview: | Bethel College-Indiana | |
County | St Joseph County, IN | |
Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
Institution Level | Four or more years | |
Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 121 staff | 115 staff |
Student Body | ||
Total Enrollment | 1,963 students | 1,633 students |
# Full-Time Students | 1,441 students | 1,434 students |
# Part-Time Students | 522 students | 137 students |
# Undergraduate Students | 1,801 students | 1,507 students |
# Graduate Students | 162 students | 129 students |
% American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
% Asian | - | 2% |
% Hawaiian | - | 1% |
% Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
% Black | 13% | 6% |
% White | 82% | 84% |
% Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
Finances and Admission | ||
In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $24,280 | $24,462 |
Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $24,280 | $24,744 |
Tuition | 18660 | |
Percent Admitted | 73% | 64% |
SAT Reading (25-75%) | 460-570 | 450-570 |
SAT Math (25-75%) | 460-590 | 460-573 |
SAT Writing (25-75%) | 430-550 | 440-570 |
ACT English (25-75%) | 18-27 | 19-25 |
ACT Math (25-75%) | 19-27 | 18-25 |
ACT Composite (25-75%) | 20-26 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Bethel provides liberating academic programs to challenge the mind, to enlarge the vision and to equipthe whole person for lifelong service. We are a challenging academic community with a gifted faculty and a strong studentbody. Students are challenged and stretched in the classroom by their peers and professors.
- The foundation of our academic programs is the Christ-centered commitment to education that thefaculty demonstrate—this involves excellence in professional disciplines and personal attention to all students to ensuresuccess in their academic pursuits, careers, and lives.
- Bethel is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association,Indiana Professional Standards Board, National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), National Association for Schools of Music, Internationals Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Indiana State Board of Nursing.
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