Bethel College-North Newton Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Bethel College-North Newton is a private university in North Newton, Kansas, enrolling about 504 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 93.50% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,898 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $35,014
- 2024 Average Net Price: $32,917 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 93.50% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 504 97.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.12%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 34.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 6.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 2.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 57.4%
- Average ACT Score: 22
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 586
- Applicants (IPEDS): 977
- Room & Board: $10,866 annual estimate
Bethel College-North Newton: what the data shows
Common questions about Bethel College-North Newton, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bethel College-North Newton?
Bethel College-North Newton is located in North Newton, KS (ZIP 67117-1716).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Bethel College-North Newton public or private?
Bethel College-North Newton is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Bethel College-North Newton cost?
Published tuition: $35,014.
Average net price after aid: $32,917.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $35,147 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $32,633 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $33,019 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $31,293 |
| $110,001+ | $32,270 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $140,056.
How hard is it to get into Bethel College-North Newton?
Admission rate: 93.50%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 22.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Bethel College-North Newton?
Total enrollment: 504 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 586 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton?
150%-time completion rate: 41.12%.
First-year retention: 61.9%.
What do graduates of Bethel College-North Newton earn?
Median earnings: $40,808 six years after entry; $49,898 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $24,000.
40.56% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bethel College-North Newton known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (25 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (14 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (9 completions)
- Natural Sciences (8 completions)
- Social Work (7 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (5 completions)
- Mass Communication/Media Studies (4 completions)
- Psychology, General (4 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (3 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bethel College-North Newton a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 93.50%; completion rate 41.12%; median earnings $49,898 at 10 years; net price $32,917. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$35,014
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bethel College-North Newton was $35,014.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$32,917
2024 Value
In 2024 Bethel College-North Newton had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,917.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$131,668 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$32,917 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$140,056 4-Year Tuition
$10,866 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,432 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$47,312 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$189,248 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bethel College-North Newton.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bethel College-North Newton 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 Bethel College-North Newton in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $23,500 | $23,500 | $18,539 |
| 2014 | $24,200 | $24,200 | $18,822 |
| 2015 | $25,400 | $25,400 | $19,617 |
| 2016 | $26,920 | $26,920 | $22,038 |
| 2017 | $27,720 | $27,720 | $21,589 |
| 2018 | $28,540 | $28,540 | $25,213 |
| 2019 | $29,390 | $29,390 | $21,646 |
| 2020 | $30,264 | $30,264 | $22,456 |
| 2021 | $31,164 | $31,164 | $24,711 |
| 2022 | $32,090 | $32,090 | $24,956 |
| 2023 | $34,002 | $34,002 | $24,392 |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
93.50% Acceptance Rate
977 Total Applicants
935 Students Admitted
160 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.11% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 22
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bethel College-North Newton reported total enrollment of about 504 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 51% male and 49% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (47.2%), Black or African American (20.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (18.2%). About 40.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bethel College-North Newton in 2024 is 504 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 586 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
61.9%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 47.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
21.50% 100% Completion Time
41.12% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 21.50% of students graduating from Bethel College-North Newton completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 68% male / 32% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 7% male / 93% female
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 56% male / 44% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bethel College-North Newton.
Return on Investment
$24,000 Median Student Debt
$49,898 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.10% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
278.97% Return on Investment
4.8 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bethel College-North Newton.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 14 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 25 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14 completions
3. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 9 completions
4. Natural Sciences: 8 completions
5. Social Work: 7 completions
6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 5 completions
7. Mass Communication/Media Studies: 4 completions
8. Psychology, General: 4 completions
9. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Bethel College-North Newton.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bethel College-North Newton graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bethel College-North Newton from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 57.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,033
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,421
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bethel College-North Newton is a private non-profit institution located in North Newton, KS, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. Enrollment is approximately 504 students. Student body composition includes White (47.2%), Black or African American (20.6%), Hispanic or Latino (18.2%). The admission rate is 93.50%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 22. The 150%-time completion rate is 41.12%. Approximately 40.56% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
North Newton, KS 67117-1716
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Bethel College-North Newton provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bethel College-North Newton located?
Bethel College-North Newton is located in North Newton, KS.
What is Bethel College-North Newton's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Bethel College-North Newton is 93.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 977 applicants and 935 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Bethel College-North Newton cost?
Reported tuition is $35,014 and average net price is $32,917 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,866 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bethel College-North Newton?
Bethel College-North Newton reports undergraduate enrollment of about 586 students, White (47.2%), Black or African American (20.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bethel College-North Newton?
About 34.4% of students at Bethel College-North Newton are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Bethel College-North Newton?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Bethel College-North Newton reports midpoint ACT about 22.
What do graduates of Bethel College-North Newton earn?
Median earnings are $40,808 six years after entry and $49,898 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bethel College-North Newton students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $24,000.
Is Bethel College-North Newton public or private?
Bethel College-North Newton is a private nonprofit institution located in North Newton, KS.
Is Bethel College-North Newton an HBCU?
No. Bethel College-North Newton is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bethel College-North Newton a tribal college?
No. Bethel College-North Newton is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.