- Acceptance rate: 60% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 410–570 reading and writing, 420–550 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 15–21 composite
- Average net price: $20,606 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Bethel University reported: an acceptance rate of 60% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 15–21.
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 895 of 1,486 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 60%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Bethel University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in McKenzie, Tennessee, with 2,674 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 | 410 | 460 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 460 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 18 | 21 |
| ACT English | 14 | 18 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 16 | 20 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 972 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 Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | 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 $20,606 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 Bethel University hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Bethel University admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Bethel University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Bethel University admitted 60% 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 much does GPA matter at Bethel University?
A lot: Bethel University requires high school GPA and high school class rank. It considers college preparatory program, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Bethel University?
Bethel University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with 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.
How many applicants get into Bethel University?
Bethel University's acceptance rate was 60% for fall 2024: it admitted 895 of 1,486 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Bethel University test optional?
Check Bethel University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Bethel University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 11% sent SAT scores and 88% sent ACT scores.
What are Bethel University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Bethel University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 410–570 in reading and writing and 420–550 in math; ACT composite 15–21, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Bethel University?
Yes. 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.
What is the average net price at Bethel University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $20,606 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 consider legacy status?
No. Bethel University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report 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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