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Bethel University

Bethel University
3900 Bethel Dr
St. Paul, MN 55112-6999

Official telephone: (651) 638-6400
Website: https://www.bethel.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 84%
Student:Faculty ratio: 12:1
Total faculty: 163 men, 231 women
Full-time faculty: 58 men, 86 women
Part-time faculty: 105 men, 145 women
Graduation rate: 72% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
student-designed majors, double majors, independent study, honors program, internships, distance learning, online courses
Study abroad opportunities:
Study-abroad program offered.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institution.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Art Therapy/Therapist
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Biochemistry
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Chemistry Teacher Education
  • Chemistry, General
  • Communication Arts and Literature Teacher Education
  • Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Computer Engineering, General
  • Computer Software Engineering
  • Data Science, General
  • Digital Humanities
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • Economics, General
  • Education, Other
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Science
  • Environmental Studies
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Finance, General
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • Graphic Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health Teacher Education
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • Journalism
  • Lay Ministry
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • Music Performance, General
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
  • Neuroscience
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
  • Philosophy
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Physical Sciences, Other
  • Physics Teacher Education
  • Physics, General
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Social Studies Teacher Education
  • Social Work
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • Writing, General
Certificates

  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Long Term Care Administration/Management
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Diplomas

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Clinical Child Psychology
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • International Teaching and Learning
  • Nursing Education
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Play Therapy/Therapist
  • Psychology, Other
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies
Doctorates

  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • Missions/Missionary Studies
  • Nursing Practice
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Medical Science/Scientist
  • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
  • Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
  • Nursing Administration
  • Nursing Education
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
  • Physician Assistant
  • Psychology, Other
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Religious Education
  • Social Work
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
  • Theology/Theological Studies

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
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