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College of Adult & Professional Studies Tuition & Costs 2021-2022

The cost of attending Bethel includes tuition (per credit prices below), fees, living expenses, and an allowance for books and supplies. The financial aid office estimates students will incur the following costs while enrolled during the 2021-2022 academic year:

  • Tuition (varies by program and number of credits).
    • CAPS Students typically take 9 credits in the fall, 12 credits in the spring and 3-6 credits in the summer.
  • Loan and Course Fees (varies by program): $46 per term.
  • Housing, food, transportation and personal expenses: $1,700 per month.
  • Books & supplies: $55 per credit.
  • Example: Undergraduate Business Management student taking a total of 24 credits (9 fall, 12 spring, 3 summer), at a rate of $430 per credit, would expect to spend about $10,320 on tuition, $1,320 on books and supplies, $138 on fees, and $20,400 on living expenses (food, housing, transportation, etc.), for a total financial aid budget of $32,178.

The tuition amounts shown are correct as of the time of posting for the College of Adult & Professional Studies at Bethel University for the 2021-2022 academic year. Any changes will take effect at the beginning of a semester. For your reference, you can view 2020-2021 Tuition and Costs here.

Bachelor's Programs


B.A. in Christian Ministries $430/credit
B.A. in Human Services $430/credit
B.A. in Organizational Leadership $430/credit
B.A. in Psychology $430/credit
B.A. in Social Work $430/credit
B.A. in Special Education $430/credit
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Post-Baccalaureate) $816/credit
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) $300/credit
B.S. in Accounting $430/credit
B.S. in Business Management $430/credit
B.S. in Finance $430/credit
B.A. in Management Information Systems $430/credit

Associate Programs


A.A. in General Studies $430/credit
A.S. in Business and Leadership $430/credit
A.S. in Individualized Major $430/credit

Certificate Programs


Addiction Studies $430/credit
Alcohol and Drug Counseling $430/credit
Senior Care Leadership and Administration Certificate $430/credit
Human Resource Management $430/credit

Other Costs

Audit Fee (non credit earning) $50 per credit
Continuance fee (equals one credit of program tuition per term) varies

Billing & Payment

All billing and payment is done through our Business Office. Learn more about payment options for adult undergraduate students.