Bethel University

3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112
http://www.bethel.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1871
Religious AffiliationBaptist General Conference
Undergrad Students3,197
Endowment19,956,180
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineMarch 1
Tuition22,700
Room/Board7,140
Services
Associated FirmsThomson West, Medtronic, Target Corp., KPMG, Northwest Airlines, Unisys Corp., Boston Scientific, The Salvation Army, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Ramsey County, Fairview University Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Hennepin County Medical Center, Wells F
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsEugene Johnson Art Gallery and Olson Art Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service
MuseumsEugene Johnson Art Gallery and Olson Art Gallery
Periodical Subs20,104
# of Books167,005
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size231 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing72%
College housing typescoed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students
Popular EventsFestival of Christmas (concert), NIKDAG and GADKIN (campus weekend events), Black History Month, Women's History Month
Nearest AirportBloomington (17)
Nearest TrainSt. Paul (7)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (University of Minnesota)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station
Number of Organizations61
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Clarion, usually bi-monthly
Honor SocietiesTri Beta - Biology, Sigma Zeta, Omnicron Delta Kappa
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Nursing Christian Fellowship, Twin Cities Outreach, RIOT, summer and spring missions programs, worship teams, Vespers teams, World Challenge
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Christian Fellowship of Bethel, Mu Kappa, United Cultures of Bethel, Multicultural Mentors
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Bethel Student Association, Bethel Business and Economics Association, Bethel College Royals Dance Team, Bethel Men's Club LaCrosse Team, Bethel Club Men's Volleyball Team, Bethel Club Women's LaCrosse Team, Civil Chaos, Finance and Accounting Student Body, Married Student Fellowship, Peace and Justice Committee, Pre-Med Club, Restoration Project, Student Senate, Roster, Table Tent, WBCS-radio, forensics, Bethel Choir, Women's Chorale, Male Chorus, Festival Choir, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Handbell Ensemble, Recereational sports, theatre arts, Royal Players, Residence Hall Council, Student Activities Board, Admissions Service Organization, Chemistry Club, Commencement Committee, Leadership Development, Foundational Leadership Program, America Reads, Beyond Bethel, Barnabas, Speak Out