HighSchoolOS How to Get Into Bethel University
McKenzie, TN · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data
Bethel University Admissions Statistics
How to Actually Get Into Bethel University
The bar here is clear
Bethel University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.
Position your scores against the real bands
The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 830-1120 combined SAT or 15-21 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Since scores are not required (test-optional) here, submit only if you're inside or above the band; a below-band score is information you don't have to volunteer.
The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Bethel University fits.
Bethel University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular Decision (RD) | July 25, 2026 |
Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.
Application Requirements & Costs
| Application platform | Common App |
| Application fee | $30 |
| Test scores | Not required (test-optional) |
| Writing supplement | Not required |
| Counselor recommendation | Not required |
Bethel University Cost & Financial Aid
| Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) | $31,203 |
| Tuition & fees | $18,712 |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,538 |
| Average net price (aid-receiving families) | $12,595 |
What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income
Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0-30k | $11,871 |
| $30-48k | $17,356 |
| $48-75k | $11,713 |
| $75-110k | $10,473 |
| $110k+ | $15,163 |
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