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At Bethel, you’ll discover how you're meant to make a difference. In our welcoming, Christ-guided community, you’ll experience personal transformation and outstanding preparation for life, leadership, and your career—all to propel your life forward and fulfill your purpose.

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  • amazing facilities and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll learn and grow
  • a safe and serene campus tucked on 247 acres of wooded, lakeside property
  • a great location in the heart of the Twin Cities, just 15 minutes north of St. Paul and Minneapolis
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Upcoming events

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Festival of Christmas

November 30-December 2

Join us for the 67th Festival of Christmas. Each year, student musicians usher in the Christmas season at Bethel with performances in our beautifully decorated Benson Great Hall.

Royal Retreat

December 3-4, February 18-19, 2024, and March 1-2, 2024

Join us on campus to get a true taste of life as a Bethel student. You'll spend a night in a dorm, connect with current and future students, explore our community, and narrow your college decision. 

Parent Quick Connects

7-7:30 p.m. every Thursday from January 11-February 15, 2024

Is your child thinking of attending Bethel? Join us for quick virtual sessions about the admissions process and life at Bethel. Sessions will touch on mental health and safety, financial aid, academics, the college transition, spiritual formation, and career opportunities.

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Transformational Academics

Explore our programs


No matter where you are in your journey, Bethel has a program to propel your life and career forward. You’ll find associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree offerings in more than 100 areas of study, including business, healthcare, and education.

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Undergrad


Majors and minors in engaging subjects that stretch and challenge recent high school grads.

Adult Undergrad


Undergraduate programs—most of which are fully online—designed for adults looking to complete or begin their college degree.

Graduate


Advanced degree programs that prepare professionals for meaningful work in their careers and communities.

PSEO/Early College


Programs that help students get a head start on their college degree while completing high school requirements.

Seminary


Graduate programs that develop leaders for service in theological, pastoral, and ministry settings.

BUILD Program


A supportive and comprehensive educational experience for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

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Learn more about financial aid, tuition, and outcomes at Bethel University!

Tuition and Financial Aid

Affordability and outcomes

We strive to make your education affordable. On average, new undergraduate students receive enough financial aid to bring the total cost per year down to about $24,000—and that number hasn’t really changed in over a decade.

Our 50,000+ alumni are tech innovators, doctors, lawyers, Emmy award-winners, pastors, state supreme court justices, and sports executives who address some of the world's greatest challenges. Let's talk details so you can join them.

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100%

incoming students who receive financial aid

97%

recent graduates are employed or in graduate school

#1

highest return on investment after 10 years among Christian College Consortium schools

- Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce

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Guided by Christ

At Bethel, faith is infused in all we do and in every program, from business to biology. Christ is the compass giving our lives direction. But no matter where you come from, you’ll find a place where you belong at Bethel. Because here, we’re on a journey together.

Community at Bethel

Supported by each other

At Bethel, you’ll feel at home the second you step foot on campus or connect online. You'll find a community that supports who you're becoming, and you'll develop your gifts to make an impact on our world. Together, we strive to do big things—and they’re bigger because we don’t have to do them alone.

Events

DEC 4 2023

Moms in Prayer 2023-2024 Online Group

7 p.m. These meetings will be held online via Zoom.

Moms in Prayer is an international organization that gathers mothers to pray for their children and schools. You're invited to join other Bethel University moms for a powerful time of prayer for Bethel students, the campus, faculty, and staff.

DEC 6 2023

Bethel Business Table Outside the DC

11 a.m.

Stop by to learn about graduate programs in Business!

DEC 6 2023

Hard Edges, Soft Focus

7 p.m. Olson Gallery

Includes the installation, painting, and textile work of Kaye Lee Patton, Melanie Pankau, and Heather Jones.

DEC 7 2023

CANCELLED - Heather Nameth Bren Closing Reception

11 a.m.

This event has been cancelled.

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Latest blog posts

7 Reasons to Pursue an M.A. in Education

7 Reasons to Pursue an M.A. in Education

October 30, 2023 | 9 a.m.

5 Tips for Aspiring Small Business Owners

5 Tips for Aspiring Small Business Owners

September 29, 2023 | 6 p.m.

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