by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,195 undergraduates in 2020, Bethel University is a small, private university located in Mishawaka, Indiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Bethel University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Bethel University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Bethel University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Bethel University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Bethel University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Bethel University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our Bethel University for Veterans Guide.
Bethel University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Bethel University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,195 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,002 (83.8%). Part-time attendance was 193 (16.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,002 | 193 | 1,195 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Bethel University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Bethel University #1620 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Bethel University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Bethel University Diversity Guide.
Bethel University has a total of 360 student athletes, 191 men and 169 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,070,320 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,070,320 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Bethel University - Mishawaka Athletics