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Bethel University

McKenzie, Tennessee · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$38,990

Acceptance Rate

97%

Graduation Rate

39%

Annual Tuition

$18,168

At a Glance

Total Students

1,671

Retention Rate

59%

Faculty Ratio

17

Financial Aid

39%

Median Debt

$27,249

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Bethel University in McKenzie is a private, non-profit institution with 1,671 students. The university has a high acceptance rate of 97.2%. However, the graduation rate is 39.3%, and the retention rate is 59.1%. The in-state tuition is $18,168.

One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $48,196, dropping to $38,990 after five years, and rising again to $47,482 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $27,249, and 38.6% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$48k

1 YEAR

$39k

5 YEARS

$47k

10 YEARS

Top 74% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Bethel University graduates earn a median salary of $48,196. However, five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $38,990. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,482. The median debt for students is $27,249, and 38.6% of students receive financial aid.

Bethel University has a high acceptance rate of 97.2%. The graduation rate is 39.3%, and the retention rate is 59.1%. The in-state tuition cost is $18,168. The total student population is 1,671.

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Campus Location

McKenzie, Tennessee

McKenzie, TN 38201

Bethel University is located in McKenzie, Tennessee. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bethel University has an acceptance rate of 97.2%.