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Bethel University - Tennessee
Bethel University - Tennessee
MCKENZIE, TN . 4 Year 3.6
#1616 in Best Colleges in America
325 CHERRY AVE MCKENZIE, TN 38201

Overview

Founded in 1842, Bethel University, located in McKenzie, Tennessee, USA, is a private university with a Christian background and affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The university has a College of Arts and Sciences, a College of Health Sciences, and a College of Professional Studies, and offers undergraduate and master's degree programs covering the liberal arts, business, nursing, and criminal justice. Bethel University is committed to providing face-to-face, online, and blended learning platforms for a diverse community of learners, emphasizing the integration of academic excellence with Christian values. Its nursing and physician assistant programs have a national reputation for excellence, with a 90 percent pass rate on the national licensing exam for 2024 nursing graduates. In addition, the University offers a wealth of extracurricular activities and sports programs to create a fulfilling campus life.

Rankings

  • 51

    #51 in Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America

  • 1

    #1 6 in Best Value Colleges in Tennessee

  • 289

    #289 in Best Colleges for Business in America

  • Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 51 of 706
  • Best Colleges for Business in America 289 of 1,249
  • Best College Food in America 572 of 1,361

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • CCampus
  • BAthletics
  • C+Party Scene
  • C+Professors
  • C+Location
  • B Dorms
  • BCampus Food
  • C+Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Business
    247 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    145 Graduates
  • Homeland Security and Disaster Management
    36 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    28 Graduates
  • Psychology
    15 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    14 Graduates
  • Accounting
    12 Graduates
  • Nursing
    10 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    9 Graduates
  • Biology
    6 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 50%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $30
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    880-1080
  • ACT Range
    15-21
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $14,696
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    38%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,973 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    1,473
  • Undergrads Over 25
    35%
  • Pell Grant
    64%
  • Varsity Athletes
    19%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Mid-South Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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