Financial Aid Facts
We know that most of our students wonder if they can afford a college education.
So we took some time to unpack a few facts about financial aid at Bethel to show you that aid is available and that the majority of Bethel students receive aid to make college work.
Last year, Bethel gave out over $22 million in total aid.
We give aid to students directly through scholarships and grants. Most of our aid goes to students who demonstrate financial need, although students who don’t demonstrate need still receive an average of $5,200 a year in gift aid.
80% of all new students this year demonstrated financial need.
That means you’re not alone. The majority of Bethel students need some financial aid to help pay the bill. And we have financial aid counselors here to help you figure out how you can afford Bethel.
On average, students demonstrating need receive $14,769 per year in aid they don’t need to repay.
In addition, students demonstrating need are typically eligible for nearly $11,000 in loans and $1,200 in work-study, making their total financial aid package around $26,800—and their college expenses a lot more manageable.
Get an estimate to take a quick look at your potential aid.
59% of our students receive merit scholarships for their academic achievements.
We recognize what you’ve accomplished before coming to Bethel through scholarships averaging over $4,500 per student each year.
7 out of 10 accepted students who apply for financial aid end up enrolling at Bethel.
Wondering if you can afford Bethel? Apply for financial aid—most families who apply end up enrolling. We’re committed to giving you the best aid package we can based on your financial needs.
Bethel tuition is among the 5 lowest out of 17 schools in the Minnesota Private College Council.
We try our best to be good stewards of our resources—keeping costs down wherever we can.
63% of Bethel students graduate in 4 years—compared with just 39% at the best state university in our region.
In fact, it takes 6 years for the majority of state college students to finish. That means Bethel students are finishing 2 years earlier and have 2 more years of earning power—and that easily makes up for the difference in total costs.
Only 2% of all classes have over 50 students.
And only 21% have over 30. At Bethel, we believe that students should get what they pay for. Your professors will know you by name and what you’re passionate about.
