Christian College | Bethel University

Explore new possibilities.

Our College of Adult and Professional Studies supports busy adults on their journey toward completing their degree—so you can open new doors in your career.

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Top 15 University for Returning Adults

With flexible adult undergraduate programs focused on leadership development and practical application, Bethel University ranks among the best schools nationwide for non-traditional students, according to College Factual.

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Step up your game.

It doesn't matter whether we're in the classroom, on the track, or out in the community. At Bethel, we give our all to every day.

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Set faith in motion.

Beyond academics and athletics, there's something that draws Bethel students together. It's a sense of calling, a commitment to shared values, and a deep desire to fulfill a greater purpose. You'll feel it the moment you step on campus—experience our community for yourself.

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Learn from experience.

Bethel professors know some of the best learning comes from doing. Study under accomplished scholars and practitioners who are experts in their field—so that one day, you'll excel in yours.

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Find your major or program

We offer more than 100 areas of study for undergrads, as well as programs for adult undergrad, graduate, and seminary students. Enter a career or area of interest to find and compare majors, programs, certificates, and licenses.

Home away from home

With more than 100 majors and programs of study, dozens of student-led clubs, extracurricular activities, and intramural sports, there's something at Bethel for you. Our community is informed by our intellect and our faith, and we think it's our best feature. We hope you think so, too.

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Our campuses are amazing places and we'd love to show them to you. Schedule your own visit or attend one of our campus visit events.

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Finding the right university is a challenge. We are here to help with any questions or concerns you may have. No question is too big or too small.

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While working with the Conservation Corps, I found that Bethel's Environmental Studies program gave me a lot more experience and made me more well-rounded than many of the other environmental studies students.

Kevin Berens '13
Current job: Park Overseer, Parks and Trails Division of Minnesota DNR

I am a dementia care specialist with the Aging and Disability Resource Center. My education and master's degree from Bethel helped prepare me for this position.

Lisa Wells '13
Current job: Dementia Care Specialist

The faculty takes a genuine interest in helping you develop as a student and as a person. The way I approach my students today is largely influenced by how the Bethel professors interacted with me on a daily basis.

Wes Myers '07
Current job: Orchestra, Guitar, Music Technology Teacher 4-12 and Assistant Marching Band Director at Marshall Public Schools, Marshall, MN

The flexibility of the Doctor of Ministry program allowed me to tailor a unique course of study that met my needs. The courses added to my professional growth and my spiritual depth. God is at work in and through this program.

Randall Young '11
Current job: retired

00% of recent grads are either employed or in graduate school

0th lowest tuition out of the 17 schools in the Minnesota Private College Council