College of Arts & Sciences

Tuition for 2009-2010 is $26,900 for full-time students enrolled for the full academic year. Part-time students (those enrolled in less than 12 credits per term) will pay $1,125 for each credit hour during interim.

The room rental rate for new students in Bethel housing is $4,720 for the academic year. The rate is the same for students living on campus and for students living in Bethel's Fountain Terrace apartments. The room rate for new students will not increase during their four years at Bethel, provided they live in campus housing every semester.

Food costs vary based on the meal plan selected. The breakdown of meal plan prices for fall, interim, and spring is determined based on the number of days that meals are served in each term. The most comprehensive meal plan costs $3,200. Freshmen living on campus are required to purchase this plan.

Other costs incurred by students during the year include a student activity fee ($120), books and supplies, private instruction in music, lab fees, physical education fees, cable TV, parking permit, transportation, and spending money. These costs vary widely from student to student.

Typical charges for the 2009-2010 academic year are: 

*Effective with the 2006-2007 school year, the room rate for new students will not increase during their four years at Bethel, provided they live in campus housing every semester.

Additional course fees are attached to some courses as indicated in registration materials for each semester. 

Other Costs for 2009-2010

Tuition rates for off-campus programs are available from the Office of International Studies (651.638.6549).

Interim Charges

Students enrolled on campus full time for both fall and spring are not normally charged interim tuition.  This is because each semester of full-time tuition pays for half of up to five credits of interim tuition.  However, there are times, as illustrated below, when students will be charged for interim tuition.

Interim housing is at no additional charge for students who are enrolled in Bethel housing for both fall and spring semesters.  Interim meal plan charges are billed with spring charges.

Students involved in off-campus semester programs may be charged interim tuition.  Students studying abroad over interim will have additional program costs.  Contact the Office of International Studies (651.638.6549) for detailed information.

Disclaimer: Prices reported here are subject to change without notice. Refer to the 2009-2010 College of Arts & Sciences Catalog for definitive pricing and additional cost information (http://cas.bethel.edu/catalog/admitfa/).

Scan through our payment options below to find the method that best suits your needs.

Payment Options Available to All Students

• Online by E-Check: Authorize a one-time payment or automatic withdrawals (recalculated monthly) from your checking or savings account.
• Online by Credit Card: MasterCard, American Express, or Discover are accepted with a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.75% fee or $3 minimum. (VISA is not accepted.) Please note that this is the only method which credit cards will be accepted.
• In Person: Pay by cash, check, or money order at the Banking Window, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., M-F.
• By Mail: Mail your check to Business Office, Bethel University, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN 55112. Please include the student ID number in the memo portion of the check.

You may view and pay your bill online through Blink (Student Services tab > My Bethel Account channel > select term > click Online Payment at bottom of page).

Learn more about online payments and account access.

If you would like to give electric access to a parent, spouse, or other person to view and pay your bill, you will need to authorize him or her as a user. Once you have followed the above steps to access your account, click on "Authorized Users" and follow the instructions. After you have authorized another user for your account, he or she will receive a confirmation email with further instructions.

Additional Payment Info for Traditional Undergraduate Students (CAS)

Full Payment: Payment of fall semester charges is due on the day classes begin. Payment for spring semester charges is due on January 15th. These charges include, but not limited to, tuition, room, board(meals), Bethel Student Association fee, and course fees (if applicable).

Semester Payment Plan: Bethel offers a semester payment plan option. Enrollment in the semester payment plan is elected on a semester-by-semester basis. This payment plan option is offered ONLY to College of Arts & Sciences students. For details: Payment Plan

Tuition Certificate Program: Tuition Certificates are available by contacting the Business Office. The certificates are purchased at the Current Annual Full-Time Tuition Rate and are redeemable for payment of tuition only. The Current Annual Full-Time Rate will be in effect through February 1. Tuition Certificates purchased after February 1 will be priced at the Current Annual Full-Time Rate for the following school year.

Tuition Certificates are redeemable toward tuition up to seven years from the Tuition Certificate Purchase date. If Tuition Certificates are not redeemed for tuition, the original purchase price of the Tuition Certificate will be refunded anytime up to eight years from the purchase date.

Read through this list of frequently asked questions to learn more about student billing. If you have additional questions, please contact us at 651.638.6208 or send an email to business-office@bethel.edu.

When is my bill due?

Your bill is due at the beginning of each semester. Fall semester charges for tuition, fees, room, and board are due on the day classes begin. Spring semester and interim charges for tuition, fees, room, and board are due on January 15. A finance charge of 1 percent per month will be assessed on any unpaid balance over 30 days old. Direct payments can be mailed to Bethel University Business Office, 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN  55112.

Can we pay on the student account with a Credit Card or an E-check?

• E-Check: Authorized a one-time payment or automatic withdrawal from your checking or savings account.
• Online by Credit Card: Use one of the accepted credit cards: MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. (VISA is not accepted. There is a non-refundable convenience fee of 2.75% or $3 minimum for all online credit card transactions.) Please note this is the only method by which credit cards will be accepted.

Learn more about online payments and account access.

Can I enroll in a monthly payment plan?

Yes, Bethel offers a new online semester payment plan. This payment plan option is offered ONLY to College of Arts & Sciences students. For details about the payment plan read through our payment plan option.

Can I use financial aid to pay for my rent if I live off campus?

• Yes. Students may request a refund of any credit on their student account after the end of the "drop-add" period. Submit your formal request to the Business Office. If there is a PLUS (parent) loan on the account, the Business Office will need permission from the parent for the student to receive the credit balance.
• Students may withdraw up to $100 in cash per day at the Business Office banking windows.
• If a PLUS (parent) loan generates a credit balance on the student account, federal regulations require Bethel to send a check for the credit amount to the parent within 14 days.

What is a transcript hold?

A transcript hold prevents an official transcript from being printed by the registrar. Students whose accounts are in arrears will have a transcript hold placed on their account.

What is a registration hold?

Registration for classes in succeeding semesters is dependent on full payment of the previous semester's expenses. Students whose accounts are in arrears will have a Business Office registration hold that will prevent registration.