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Established by a Mennonite group in 1947, Bethel College is a private, evangelical Christian liberal arts institution. The campus occupies 75 acres of land in South Bend (Mishawaka), Indiana. Bethel College's recent enrollments have been more than 2,000 students every year.
Bethel College offers a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs of study through the following academic divisions:
The athletics department of Bethel College fields men’s and women’s teams in baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, softball, and volleyball. Nicknamed the Pilots, the teams compete in the Mid-Central Conference of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Students attend Bethel in Mishawaka, IN, a small city. The school is proud of its Missionary Church Inc status. Bethel is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from Bethel is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The school is known for its programs in business and management and nursing and emergency medicine.
Applicants to Bethel appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 2,097 students at Bethel (as of 2007-2008). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
Bethel offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Bethel values student athletics, and belongs to the Mid-Central College Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Bethel College Mishawaka
1001 W McKinley Ave
Mishawaka, IN 46545
General Phone: (574) 259-8511
http://www.bethelcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 153 | human resources, business management, business, business communications, human resources management, accounting, managerial economics, international business |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 101 | registered nursing, nursing science |
| Liberal Arts | 58 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, English, creative writing, sociology, social services, Spanish language, history, ... |
| Religion and Philosophy | 55 | theology, religion, youth ministry, missionary studies, philosophy, bible studies, theology and religious vocations, religious music |
| Education and Teaching | 47 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, English teaching, social studies teaching, science teaching, business teaching, math teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Science | 11 | biology, environmental biology, chemistry, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Therapy and Counseling | 9 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Media | 6 | communication studies, journalism |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | information science, computer science, computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | criminal justice and safety, juvenile corrections |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
| Family and Social Work | 1 | human services |
| Office and Administration | 0 | office management |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | drawing |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethel in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 348 | 49 |
| Associate's degree | 86 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 35 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Bethel had a total enrollment of 2,097 students (1,688 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 24% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Bethel offers campus housing for 881 of its 1,688 (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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,596 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,596 |
| Room and board | $ 5,920 |
| Room charge | $ 2,970 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,560 |
| Other expenses | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Bethel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178700)
Bethel has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $62,170 | 3 | $60,533 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $52,343 | 8 | $50,431 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $45,851 | 17 | $46,262 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $46,393 | 10 | $39,658 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $49,698 | 38 | $46,529 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Central College Conference |
| Track | Mid-Central College Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 35 | 60 |
| Track | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Basketball | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 20 | 26 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
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
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, 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
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (for open-admission colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Missionary Church Inc affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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