Bethany Global University
Bloomington, MN 55438-2849
About Bethany Global University
Bethany Global University is a private research university in Bloomington, Minnesota, enrolling about 81 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 92.86% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (72.8%) and Race/ethnicity unknown (9.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Bethany Global University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($11,000).
- Versus the Minnesota median, sticker tuition is 13% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 56.34%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Global University | $11,000 | $37,790 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Minnesota (state median) | $9,706 | $13,322 | 92 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Bethany Global University really?
Key findings
- Bethany Global University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition ($11,000).
- Versus the Minnesota median, sticker tuition is 13% above.
Bethany Global University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $11,000
Finding Bethany Global University charges about 0.4× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $11,000. That is about 0.4× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Minnesota median ($9,706), sticker tuition is 13% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 8% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Bethany Global University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Bethany Global University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Bethany Global University is $37,790.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $37,790 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $24,468 above the Minnesota median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $22,819 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Bethany Global University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Bethany Global University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Bethany Global University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$11,000
Avg. net price
$37,790
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $37,327 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $36,632 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $38,752 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $38,785 |
| $110,001+ | $37,796 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $44,000. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Bethany Global University is known for
Top program completions
- Missions/Missionary Studies120
- Montessori Teacher Education12
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 20% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Bethany Global University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Bethany Global University is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Bethany Global University.
Campus
Location
Bloomington, MN
City / state
- ZIP
- 55438-2849
- NCES locale
- Town
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 2.5× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Size
Enrollment
81
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 91
- Graduate
- 19
- Full-time share
- 79%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$12,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 59.26%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Bethany Global University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bethany Global University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bethany Global University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $6,805 |
| 2016 | $13,000 | $13,000 | $16,130 |
| 2017 | $13,850 | $13,850 | $16,572 |
| 2018 | $14,270 | $14,270 | $19,679 |
| 2019 | $14,600 | $14,600 | $20,169 |
| 2020 | $15,450 | $15,450 | $21,180 |
| 2021 | $16,100 | $16,100 | $20,312 |
| 2022 | $16,270 | $16,270 | $21,194 |
| 2023 | $20,700 | $20,700 | $20,833 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bethany Global University reported total enrollment of about 81 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 31% male and 69% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (7.4%). About 59.26% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 21.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
79.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bethany Global University in 2024 is 81 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 91 students. Graduate enrollment is about 19 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
21.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
23.94% 100% Completion Time
56.34% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.94% of students graduating from Bethany Global University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Missions/Missionary Studies: 20% male / 80% female
- Montessori Teacher Education: 25% male / 75% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Bethany Global University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Bethany Global University.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $12,000. Average net price used in cost models: $37,790.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Bethany Global University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 2 programs by IPEDS completions (3 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Bethany Global University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Bethany Global University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Bethany Global University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,626
- Minnesota median 0.41× the median ($8,795)
- Plains median 0.44× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median 0.50× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Bethany Global University at a glance
Bethany Global University
Bethany Global University is a private non-profit institution in Bloomington, MN, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Missions/Missionary StudiesMontessori Teacher Education
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian72.8%Race/ethnicity unknown9.9%Hispanic or Latino7.4%
Schools near Bethany Global University
Other campuses in Bloomington, MN when available, plus nearby institutions in Minnesota.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade F) within Minnesota, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bethany Global University located?
Bethany Global University is located in Bloomington, MN.
What is Bethany Global University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Bethany Global University is 92.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 147 applicants and 138 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Bethany Global University's tuition?
Bethany Global University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $11,000 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $37,790 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Bethany Global University cost?
Reported tuition is $11,000 and average net price is $37,790 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,184 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bethany Global University?
Bethany Global University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 91 students, White (72.8%), Race/ethnicity unknown (9.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bethany Global University?
About 21.8% of students at Bethany Global University are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Bethany Global University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 56.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bethany Global University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
Is Bethany Global University public or private?
Bethany Global University is a private nonprofit institution located in Bloomington, MN.
Is Bethany Global University an HBCU?
No. Bethany Global University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bethany Global University a tribal college?
No. Bethany Global University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Bethany Global University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Bethany Global University does not meet that proxy (reported share 7.4%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.