Bethel College

Location and Affiliation:

Bethel College is located in North Newton, KS, population 1563 and adjacent to Newton which has a population of 20,000.
Affiliation: Mennonite Church U.S.A.

Population:

Bethel’s enrollment is 500 students. • 53% female
• 6% black
• 2% Asian
• 1% American Indian
• 5% Hispanic
• 4% international

80% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 74%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:9

Academic Level:

• Bethel College is a Level 3 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.5
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 20-27
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 460-670, Math 530-700, Composite 990-1370

Most Popular Majors:

• Business/Commerce 15%
• Nursing 11%
• Social Sciences 9%
• Elementary Education/Teaching 10%
• Social Work 9%
• Visual and Performing Arts 10%

Graduates:

50% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $20
• The admission application deadline is rolling
• The financial aid deadline is April 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 88%.

Features:

Bethel College is in a top category of U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking of colleges and universities for the ninth year in a row. Bethel is one of only three Kansas colleges, and one of two Mennonite-affiliated colleges, to make the top half of the 2007 Best Comprehensive Colleges-Midwest list, appearing the highest in both cases at #29.

Founded in 1887, Bethel College is the oldest Mennonite college in North America. It is located in North Newton, adjacent to Newton which has a population of 20,000. Wichita, the largest city in Kansas, is 30 minutes to the south. Students hail from 23 states and 15 countries. Bethany offers 21 majors and 6 concentrations. Endowments exceed $17 million.

Contact:

Bethel College Admissions 1-800-522-1887 ext. 230. Learn more about Bethel College. http://www.bethelks.edu