- Acceptance rate: 98% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 460–580 reading and writing, 440–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–24 composite
- Average net price: $20,058 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Bethel University reported: an acceptance rate of 98% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Bethel University reviews each application.
Bethel University GPA requirements
Bethel University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bethel University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Bethel University acceptance rate
Bethel University admitted 962 of 985 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 98%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bethel University (formerly Bethel College Mishawaka) is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Mishawaka, Indiana, with 1,065 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Bethel University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 460 | 510 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 510 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 18 | 24 |
| ACT English | 18 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1014 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Bethel University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Bethel University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $20,058 a year at Bethel University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Bethel University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Bethel University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Bethel University?
A lot: Bethel University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement, test scores and other tests if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Bethel University's acceptance rate?
Bethel University's acceptance rate was 98% for fall 2024: it admitted 962 of 985 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How selective is Bethel University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Bethel University admitted 98% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Bethel University?
Bethel University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Bethel University students have?
The middle 50% of Bethel University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 460–580 in reading and writing and 440–570 in math; ACT composite 16–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Bethel University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Bethel University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 59% sent SAT scores and 11% sent ACT scores.
What do students pay at Bethel University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,058 a year at Bethel University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Bethel University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Bethel University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Bethel University look at legacy status?
No. Bethel University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Bethel University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bethel UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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