Come as you are.
Become who you're called to be.
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.
Become A Bethel Student
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You belong at Bethel. If you're ready to see who you could become, start your free application today.
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Visit Bethel
in person or online.
Experience Bethel for yourself!
Connect with us virtually or visit campus, where you'll find:
- 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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campus visit
The best way to learn about our community is to experience it for yourself. Let us show you around!
Take a virtual tour
Before you visit, explore campus online and learn more about what day-to-day life at Bethel looks and feels like.
Upcoming events
BUILDing the Future: 10 years of Impact
October 2 | 6-8 p.m.
Celebrate 10 years of Bethel’s BUILD program! Hear stories of growth, discover research on inclusive education, and reconnect with alumni, faculty, staff, and friends. Join us in the BC Atrium for food, fellowship, and a short program at 7 p.m.
Homecoming + Family Weekend Visit Day
October 18 | 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Experience the excitement of Homecoming + Family Weekend while exploring life as a Royal! Tour campus, connect with students and alumni, enjoy brunch with Admissions, and attend a sporting event. This free visit is a great way to picture your future at Bethel.
Royal Retreat
November 16-17 | February 15-16, 2026 | March 29-30, 2026
Explore life as a Royal at this free overnight visit! Stay in the residence halls, worship at Vespers, attend Chapel, meet professors, and learn about financial aid while connecting with other high school seniors also considering Bethel.
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.
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.
Find your major or program
A path with promise
Clear price, clear outcomes
At Bethel, you’ll know what your education costs—and where it’s taking you. Our $26,700 tuition is clear and transparent, free from inflated sticker prices or hidden fees—so you can focus on what truly matters: your education and your future.
And the Bethel Career Commitment helps you start your future with confidence. If you haven’t secured a job offer or graduate school acceptance within six months of graduation, we’ll step in with meaningful support to help you get there.
99%
of incoming students receive financial aid
99%
recent graduates are employed or continuing their education with a year of graduation
#2
highest return on investment after 10 years among Christian College Consortium schools
- Georgetown University Center on Education and the WorkforceFaith at Bethel
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.
Recent news
Bethel launches career commitment to support graduates after college
September 08, 2025 | 1 p.m.
Welcome, new Royals!
September 05, 2025 | 2 p.m.
From Bethel to blockchain: how Carter Woetzel is shaping finance’s future
September 04, 2025 | 8:35 a.m.
Events
SEPT 13 2025
3:45 p.m. The Underground
Join Trout Lake Camps and Bethel University for a fun-filled day of football, food, and family activities at the Bethel vs. Northwestern game on Saturday, September 13, 2025!
SEPT 16 2025
2025-2026 Humanities for Everyone
Join fellow Bethel alumni, and Emeritus Professors Daniel Ritchie and Marion Larson for Humanities for Everyone!
SEPT 18 2025
Faculty and Staff Show reception
1:20 p.m. Olson Gallery
the work of the Art Faculty with a pop-quiz and Prizes
SEPT 20 2025
Bethel Ballers | Boys Skill Development Camp (Grades 1-6)
10:30 a.m. RC Gym
Experience four Saturdays of skill-building, competition, and fun with the Bethel Men’s Basketball team.
Latest blog posts
How a Master of Science in Medical Sciences can strengthen your medical school application
July 14, 2025 | 9 a.m.
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