Saint Paul, MN
Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 79% to 91% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,435 | 1,912 | 589 | 79% |
| 2020 | 1,646 | 1,426 | 477 | 87% |
| 2021 | 2,050 | 1,818 | 504 | 89% |
| 2022 | 2,199 | 1,594 | 445 | 72% |
| 2023 | 1,642 | 1,494 | 430 | 91% |
Fall 2023 applicants
782 of 851 women and 712 of 791 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bethel University has an acceptance rate of 91% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,494 of 1,642 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 91 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,642 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 430 enrolled.
No. Bethel University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 79% to 91% — it has become less selective.