Bethel University is a vibrant, Christ-centered educational community. Our students bring unique backgrounds and interests, but share a common goal: to become whole and holy persons. Nearly 3,000 undergraduate students live, work, and worship together on our 245-acre main campus, which is just 20 minutes from the downtowns of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
To consider your application for admissions, Bethel University must receive the following:
- Online application
- Included in the online application is your personal faith statement, which adds to our picture of who you are and is crucial to our evaluation of your application.
- Essay prompt: In 300-500 words, describe: 1) your relationship with Jesus Christ, sharing experiences and/or influences that have contributed to your spiritual development; 2) why you want to attend Bethel University.
- Included in the online application is your personal faith statement, which adds to our picture of who you are and is crucial to our evaluation of your application.
- High school transcript or secondary education records
- Submit an official transcript listing the grades received, course names, and the number of credits for each course. Your transcript may need to be evaluated by one of the members of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
- College or university transcripts
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. If you did not attend college in the U.S., you are required to have your transcripts evaluated by one of the members of National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
- Certification of Finances
- Submit the certification of finances form and all supporting documents.
- Standardized exams
- If English is not your primary language, you are required to take either the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Minimum scores accepted: 80 iBT-TOEFL, 550 PBT-TOEFL, 6.5 IELTS.
- We strongly encourage international students to take the SAT or ACT exam. Taking these exams will assist the Office of Admissions in awarding merit-based scholarships. Minimum scores accepted: 21 ACT, 920 SAT Reading & Math.
Deadline to Apply for Fall 2018 is May 1, 2018
Scholarship for International Students
The Royal Merit Scholarship is available to new and transfer degree-seeking students.
Amount
$2,500 to $18,200
Renewal
Renewable each year.
Eligibility
This academic and achievement scholarship is awarded based on information provided in the application for admission. Scholarship notification will be included in your financial aid award letter.
Primary awarding criteria:
- High school grade point average (un-weighted on 4.0 point scale)
- ACT composite or SAT (math and verbal scores)
Secondary criteria:
- Pastoral or missionary service (parents of dependent students)
- Either parent or sibling attended Bethel or is a current student
Academic requirements
Must be a full-time student in good standing and be working toward first bachelor’s degree.
Questions?
If you have any questions, talk with our international student counselor.
