Bethel University
McKenzie, Tennessee · Private
Bethel University admitted 97% of 3,318 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 625–1100 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 0.0% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Bethel University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 25, 2027
The application fee is $30, and Bethel University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Bethel University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $31,913 a year. After grants, students paid $20,606 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Bethel University’s acceptance rate?
Bethel University admitted 97% of applicants: 3,224 of 3,318 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Bethel University’s application deadline?
Bethel University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 25, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Bethel University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 625 to 1100, with a median around 975. A score at or above 975 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Bethel University’s application fee?
The application fee is $30 for 2026–27, and Bethel University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
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