About

At Bethel University, we're committed to excellence.

But here, excellence means something more. It means taking our faith in Christ and integrating it into everything we learn, into everything we do, so we can accomplish incredible things—in our careers, in our communities, and in our world.

Learn more about who we are.

History

We've been a leader and model in Christian higher education since 1871. For generations, our fusion of evangelical faith with top-ranked academics has transformed women and men, preparing them for unique callings in the kingdom of God.

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Measure our performance by what God accomplishes through our graduates after they have been prepared at Bethel to go out into the world to serve.

– Bethel founder John Alexis Edgren

Our Mission

Boldly informed and motivated by the Christian faith, Bethel University educates and energizes men and women for excellence in leadership, scholarship, and service. We prepare graduates to serve in strategic capacities to renew minds, live out biblical truth, transform culture, and advance the gospel.

Our Vision

Educationally excellent, globally engaged, equipping graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Our Values

Everything we do at Bethel is guided by our core values, rooted in Scripture. We are:

  • Christ-followers
  • Character-builders
  • Truth-seekers
  • Learners
  • Salt and light
  • Reconcilers
  • World-changers

Learn more about our core values.

Academics

With more than 100 academic programs in 2 colleges, a grad school, and 2 seminary locations, we're one of the most comprehensive, interdenominational Christian universities in the nation.

#1
largest institution in the 13-member Christian College Consortium

Top 21 ranking among Midwest Universities

- 2014 U.S. News Best Midwest Colleges

Community

We are, above all, a community—challenging and supporting each other as we strive to reach our potential and accomplish our goals. Working and serving together in Christ's name, we’re personally transformed so we can transform our world.

Faith

We're called to live out our faith and try to be more like Christ. It's not just something we talk about. We work hard to understand Christ's message and try our best to spread his love, every day.

To help each other live out our faith, we share core beliefs and we make a commitment to continually strive to become whole and holy.

Campus & Location

Our main campus is located on 247 lakeside acres in suburban Arden Hills, Minnesota. Just 20 minutes from the twin cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, we have quick access to one of the most thriving urban areas in the nation.

The community gathering place is the the 110,000-square-foot Brushaber Commons, a spacious, modern building featuring a two-story dining center, restaurant, coffee shop, campus store, offices for student organizations, and green roof.

3rd
best city to find a job

- U.S. News

4th
cleanest city in the world

- CNBC

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