Tuition & Costs
This is a summary of tuition and fees for undergrad students enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Typical Charges for 2012-2013
| Tuition (12-18 credits per semester, plus 1-5 credits for interim) | $30,700 |
| Room (new student rate) | $5,100 |
| Meal Plan (approximate cost) | $3,800 |
| Student Activity Fee (if full time) | $140 |
| Total | $39,740 |
The room rate for new students will not increase during their 4 years at Bethel, provided they live in campus housing every semester.
Food costs vary based on the meal plan you select. Meal plan prices for fall, interim, and spring are determined by the number of days meals are served each term. The most comprehensive meal plan costs $3,800. Freshmen living on campus are required to purchase this plan.
Other Costs for 2012-2013
| Tuition overload fee for each credit over 18 credits in a semester | $910 per credit |
| Tuition for part-time students (fewer than 12 credits per semester) and interim tuition (see below) |
$1,280 per credit |
| Post-baccalaureate tuition and teacher licensure students | $815 per credit |
| Tuition for summer 2012 courses | $455 per credit |
| Tuition for summer 2013 courses | $455 per credit |
| Course audit fee | $240 per credit |
| Parking fee | $90 per semester |
| Student Health Insurance (for those not covered by other health insurance) |
$950 |
Additional costs throughout the year include books and supplies, private music lesions, lab or course material fees, athletic fees, transportation, and personal spending. These vary widely from student to student.
Tuition rates for off-campus programs are available from the Office of International Studies (651.638.6549).
Interim Charges
- Full time students - Students enrolled for at least 12 credits for both fall and spring terms, and paying the block tuition rate of $15,350 per semester, are not charged tuition for 1-5 credits taken at Bethel during interim. Fall and spring term tuition is not reduced if students do not enroll in an interim course at Bethel.
- Part time students - Students who were charged tuition on a "per-credit" basis for either fall or spring will be charged for interim tuition as follows: If you're enrolled full time 1 semester and part time 1 semester, you'll be charged for half of your interim credits at $1,280 per credit. If you're enrolled part time both semesters, you'll be charged for all credits you take during interim at $1,280 per credit.
Interim housing is at no additional charge for students who are enrolled in Bethel housing for both fall and spring semesters. Interim meal plan charges are billed with spring charges.
Students involved in off-campus semester programs may be charged interim tuition. Students studying abroad over interim will have additional program costs. Contact the Office of International Studies (651.638.6549) for detailed information.
Disclaimer: Prices reported here are subject to change without notice. Refer to the upcoming 2012-2013 College of Arts & Sciences Catalog for definitive pricing and additional cost information.
