Bethel University was ranked 14th among Midwestern Universities in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges” guide, which was released in late August. The Midwestern Universities category includes Midwest colleges and universities that offer master’s programs. This ranking is up from16th the previous year.

Some statistics used in determining the ranking include Bethel’s freshman retention rate of 85 percent, a graduation rate of 74 percent, and an 11:1 faculty to student ratio.