Bethel College-North Newton
Bethel College is a private, liberal arts institution located in North Newton, Kansas, and is the only college in the state classified as a National Liberal Arts College. The first Mennonite institution founded in North America, Bethel has been operating since 1893 and today offers more than 43 areas of study as well as a “design your own iMajor” option. All feature the Common Grounds core curriculum, which has several components that include cross-cultural learning, integrating life and faith, as well as undergraduate research. Bethel has a focus on service and many students take advantage of the local, global, and on-campus service learning opportunities, as well as the variety of on-campus organizations that include inclusive groups such as FemCore, a Gay/Straight Alliance, and a Safe Zone Program.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Other (none of the above)
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
69%
Submitting ACT
33%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1067
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
484
Total Number of Undergrads
484
Classroom Sizes
0
100
31%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
42%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
10:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $30,264
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $30,264
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
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$9,670
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| Books and Supplies | $700
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Aid & Grants
0
100
85%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,325
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,374
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,196
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
80%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,809
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$215
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
21
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
71%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Threshers
School Colors
maroon and gray
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
63%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,600
What Students Are Saying
3.58
Average Rating
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