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Bethel is in McKenzie, Tennessee. McKenzie is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is classified as a Cumberland Presbyterian college. Bethel is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at Bethel include business and management.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Bethel scored at least 540 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 380 to 520 in 2005.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,381 students study at Bethel (in 2005).
The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at Bethel can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and Mid-South Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Bethel attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bethel's mission is to create opportunites for members of the learning community to develop to their highest potential s whole persons--intellectually, spiritually, socially, and physically--in a Christian environment."
More complete details are provided below.
Bethel College
325 Cherry Ave
McKenzie, TN 38201
General Phone: (731) 352-4000
Admissions Phone: (731) 352-4030
Financial Aid Phone: (731) 352-4007
http://www.bethel-college.edu
Bethel awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 232 | business management, accounting, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 85 | education, elementary school teaching, special ed, history teaching, biology teaching, curriculum and instruction |
| Medical Support And Technology | 21 | physician assistant |
| Science | 18 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, chemistry, zoology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | health and physical education, exercise science |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | English, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, social services, creative writing, sociology, history |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | social work |
| Mathematics | 0 | applied mathematics, mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | religious music |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethel in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 301 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 79 | 3 |
In 2005, Bethel had a total enrollment of 1,381 students (1,178 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 22% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Tennessee | 75% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Kentucky | 2% |
| Alabama | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Bethel offers campus housing for 486 of its 1,178 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of McKenzie, Tennessee for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Tennessee Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 755 | 455 | 60% | 252 | 55% |
| Men | 411 | 240 | 58% | 129 | 54% |
| Women | 344 | 215 | 62% | 123 | 57% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 350 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (731) 352-4030
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 10,016 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,016 |
| Room and board | $ 5,760 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,140 |
Financial Aid:
Bethel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 348000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (731) 352-4007
Bethel has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $51,344 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $52,340 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $58,750 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $53,192 | 8 | $54,173 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $38,952 | 4 | $39,876 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $41,717 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $35,760 | 8 | $36,184 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 17 | $39,364 | 17 | $35,704 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 170 | 114 | 284 |
| Football | 69 | 0 | 69 |
| Basketball | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| Track | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 81 | 114 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
History Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Physician Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethel Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Cumberland Presbyterian affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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