College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1871 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Baptist General Conference |
Academic Calendar: |
4-1-4 |
Undergrad Student Body: |
3,197 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$19,956,180 |
Application Deadline: |
March 1 |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
More selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$22,700 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$7,140 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, television station |
Student Organizations: |
61 |
Honor Societies: |
Tri Beta - Biology, Sigma Zeta, Omnicron Delta Kappa |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Nursing Christian Fellowship, Twin Cities Outreach, RIOT, summer and spring missions programs, worship teams, Vespers teams, World Challenge |
International Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Asian Christian Fellowship of Bethel, Mu Kappa, United Cultures of Bethel, Multicultural Mentors |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Bethel Student Association, Bethel Business and Economics Association, Bethel College Royals Dance Team, Bethel Men's Club LaCrosse Team, Bethel Club Men's Volleyball Team, Bethel Club Women's LaCrosse Team, Civil Chaos, Finance and Accounting Student Body, Married Student Fellowship, Peace and Justice Committee, Pre-Med Club, Restoration Project, Student Senate, Roster, Table Tent, WBCS-radio, forensics, Bethel Choir, Women's Chorale, Male Chorus, Festival Choir, Wind Ensemble, Chamber Orchestra, Handbell Ensemble, Recereational sports, theatre arts, Royal Players, Residence Hall Council, Student Activities Board, Admissions Service Organization, Chemistry Club, Commencement Committee, Leadership Development, Foundational Leadership Program, America Reads, Beyond Bethel, Barnabas, Speak Out |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Clarion, usually bi-monthly |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service |
Remedial: |
N/A |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, personal, academic, older student, psychological, religious |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Thomson West, Medtronic, Target Corp., KPMG, Northwest Airlines, Unisys Corp., Boston Scientific, The Salvation Army, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Ramsey County, Fairview University Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Hennepin County Medical Center, Wells F |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
167,005 |
Library Facilities: |
Bethel Seminary Library is nearby on the same campus, providing a significant collection of theological materials for academic research. |
Museums |
Eugene Johnson Art Gallery and Olson Art Gallery |
Computers Available: |
420 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library |
Wired Classrooms |
50 |
Wired Labs: |
30 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in some of the libraries (excluding computer labs), in all the libraries, in some classrooms, in all classrooms, in computer labs, in administrative/faculty offices and work areas, in some of the college-owned, operated, or affiliated housing |
Wireless Capacity: |
1,000 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
No |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms, apartment for single students, special housing for disabled students |
Sprinkler System: |
60% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
231 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Bloomington (17) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
St. Paul (7) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Minneapolis (10) |
Cars Permittedt: |
No |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of Minnesota) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Offered at cooperating institution (University of St. Thomas) |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Festival of Christmas (concert), NIKDAG and GADKIN (campus weekend events), Black History Month, Women's History Month |
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