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Bethel is in Mishawaka, Indiana. Mishawaka is a small city. The school is classified as a Missionary Church Inc college. Bethel is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Bethel offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Not all applicants to Bethel are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 600 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 590 in 2005. People seek out Bethel, and many students are from other states.
The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,959 students study at Bethel (in 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Part-time study is common at Bethel. 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 Mid-Central College Conference athletics.
More complete details are provided below.
Bethel College
1001 W McKinley Ave
Mishawaka, IN 46545
General Phone: (574) 259-8511
Admissions Phone: (574) 257-3339
Financial Aid Phone: (574) 257-3316
http://www.bethelcollege.edu
Bethel awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 131 | human resources, business communications, business management, human resources management, business, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 80 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, international relations, English, creative writing, sociology, history |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 77 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 51 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, music teaching, science teaching, business teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 31 | theology, youth ministry, religion, bible studies, philosophy, religious music, theology and religious vocations |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry, environmental biology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety, juvenile corrections |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 6 | drawing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science, information science, computer and info science |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 3 | sports and fitness management |
| Media | 2 | communication studies, journalism |
| Engineering | 2 | engineering |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethel in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 313 | 41 |
| Associate's degree | 75 | 11 |
| Master's degree | 31 | 3 |
In 2005, Bethel had a total enrollment of 1,959 students (1,604 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Indiana | 70% |
| Michigan | 11% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
Bethel offers campus housing for 840 of its 1,604 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mishawaka, Indiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Indiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 716 | 529 | 74% | 298 | 56% |
| Men | 269 | 196 | 73% | 105 | 54% |
| Women | 447 | 333 | 74% | 193 | 58% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 57% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 43% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (574) 257-3339
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,950 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,950 |
| Room and board | $ 5,330 |
| Room charge | $ 2,730 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,600 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Bethel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (574) 257-3316
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 | 5 | $54,320 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 20 | $46,203 | 7 | $46,443 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $43,067 | 22 | $41,659 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 9 | $38,944 | 9 | $39,578 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 49 | $44,738 | 39 | $42,354 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 31 | 67 |
| Basketball | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Baseball | 9 | 0 | 9 |
| Track | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 21 | 38 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Juvenile Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethel Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Missionary Church Inc affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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