McKenzie, TN
Bethel University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 90% to 97% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,541 | 1,391 | 569 | 90% |
| 2020 | 1,717 | 1,307 | 476 | 76% |
| 2021 | 2,148 | 1,073 | 522 | 50% |
| 2022 | 2,489 | 2,210 | 339 | 89% |
| 2023 | 3,318 | 3,224 | 402 | 97% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,947 of 1,988 women and 1,277 of 1,330 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Not considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Not 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 | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bethel University has an acceptance rate of 97% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,224 of 3,318 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Bethel University admits nearly every applicant who meets its basic requirements — roughly 97 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,318 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 402 enrolled.
No. Bethel University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 7 percentage points since 2019, from 90% to 97% — it has become less selective.