Come as you are.
Become who you're called to be.
At Bethel, you’ll discover how you're meant to make a difference. In our welcoming, Christ-guided community, you’ll experience personal transformation and outstanding preparation for life, leadership, and your career—all to propel your life forward and fulfill your purpose.
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You belong at Bethel. If you're ready to see who you could become, start your free application today.
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Visit Bethel
in person or online.
Experience Bethel for yourself!
Connect with us virtually or visit campus, where you'll find:
- amazing facilities and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll learn and grow
- a safe and serene campus tucked on 247 acres of wooded, lakeside property
- a great location in the heart of the Twin Cities, just 15 minutes north of St. Paul and Minneapolis
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campus visit
The best way to learn about our community is to experience it for yourself. Let us show you around!
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Take a virtual tour
Before you visit, explore campus online and learn more about what day-to-day life at Bethel looks and feels like.
Upcoming events
Summer camps at Bethel
Various dates
Experience Bethel through a variety of summer programming opportunities available to students through grade 12. Options include sports camps, arts and academic camps like Bethel Business Academy, and Living the Questions Youth Theology Institute.
Minnesota Private Colleges Week
9:30-11:30 a.m. June 24-28
You have a great chance to jumpstart your college search this summer. You can visit 17 college campuses—including Bethel—during Minnesota Private Colleges Week. Explore Bethel through campus tours and informational meetings that will be a great first step in your college search.
Pre-Welcome Week Family Sessions
August 12 and 19
Parents and family members play a key role in students’ college success. At our Pre-Welcome Week Family Sessions, families will learn about the ways they can support students as they begin their time at Bethel—and how various Bethel departments are equipping students for success! If you can't attend, recordings will be available for future viewing.
Undergrad
Majors and minors in engaging subjects that stretch and challenge recent high school grads.
Adult Undergrad
Undergraduate programs—most of which are fully online—designed for adults looking to complete or begin their college degree.
Graduate
Advanced degree programs that prepare professionals for meaningful work in their careers and communities.
PSEO/Early College
Programs that help students get a head start on their college degree while completing high school requirements.
Seminary
Graduate programs that develop leaders for service in theological, pastoral, and ministry settings.
BUILD Program
A supportive and comprehensive educational experience for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Find your major or program
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Tuition and Financial Aid
Affordability and outcomes
We strive to make your education affordable. On average, new undergraduate students receive enough financial aid to bring the total cost per year down to about $24,000—and that number hasn’t really changed in over a decade.
Our 50,000+ alumni are tech innovators, doctors, lawyers, Emmy award-winners, pastors, state supreme court justices, and sports executives who address some of the world's greatest challenges. Let's talk details so you can join them.
100%
incoming students who receive financial aid
97%
recent graduates are employed or in graduate school
#1
highest return on investment after 10 years among Christian College Consortium schools
- Georgetown University Center on Education and the WorkforceFaith at Bethel
Guided by Christ
At Bethel, faith is infused in all we do and in every program, from business to biology. Christ is the compass giving our lives direction. But no matter where you come from, you’ll find a place where you belong at Bethel. Because here, we’re on a journey together.
Community at Bethel
Supported by each other
At Bethel, you’ll feel at home the second you step foot on campus or connect online. You'll find a community that supports who you're becoming, and you'll develop your gifts to make an impact on our world. Together, we strive to do big things—and they’re bigger because we don’t have to do them alone.
Recent news
Bethel University’s class of ’24 steps into the world with faith and purpose
May 30, 2024 | 2 p.m.
A history of preparing leaders, enriching students, and serving God’s kingdom
May 28, 2024 | 1:05 p.m.
Placing hope in children’s backpacks: the impact of Every Meal
May 22, 2024 | 12:30 p.m.
Events
JUNE 1 2024
Bethel Choir at Greater Bethel AME Church - "How Can I Keep From Singing?"
7 p.m. CT Greater Bethel AME Church | 1300 South St, Nashville, TN 37212
Bethel Choir 2024 Spring Tour
JUNE 8 2024
2 p.m. Ona Orth Athletic Complex
Competitive-level college ID clinic for high school juniors and seniors
JUNE 10 2024
Boys Basketball Mini Day Camp Option 1 (Grades 2-6)
9 a.m. RC Gym
This individual skills camp is for intermediate-level athletes with previous exposure to basketball.
JUNE 11 2024
Co-ed Soccer Mini Day Camp Ages 3-4
9 a.m.
This co-ed soccer camps is designed for kids aged 3-4. Campers will learn the fundamentals of soccer through fun games and skill development.
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