Bethel is in North Newton, Kansas. North Newton is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Bethel issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Bethel include science and family and social work.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. The top quarter of students at Bethel scored at least 630 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 450 to 650 in 2005.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Bethel are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 514 students study at the school (in 2005).
Bethel offers a real campus feel. 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 Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help Bethel attract student athletes.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Bethel seeks to be a diverse community of learners, committed to the search for authentic faith and empirical understanding, and to provide (1) rigorous instruction in the liberal arts, and selected career and professional areas, and (2) intellectual, cultural and spiritual leaders for the church and society."
More complete details are provided below.
Bethel College
300 E 27th St
North Newton, KS 67117-0531
General Phone: (316) 283-2500
http://www.bethelks.edu
Bethel awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 30 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | English, history, Spanish language, peace and conflict resolution, Germanic languages and literature |
| Science | 12 | chemistry, natural sciences, biology, physics, neurobiology |
| Business And Management | 9 | business, accounting |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | social work, social work courses |
| Education And Teaching | 7 | elementary school teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science, system administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | religion, youth ministry |
| Media | 3 | mass communication |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 1 | criminology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | health service and sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethel in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 113 | 28 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 5 |
In 2005, Bethel had a total enrollment of 514 students (491 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 61% |
| Women | 39% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 73% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| Texas | 5% |
| South Dakota | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Bethel offers campus housing for 473 of its 491 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of North Newton, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas 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 | 581 | 418 | 72% | 96 | 23% |
| Men | 306 | 215 | 70% | 59 | 27% |
| Women | 275 | 203 | 74% | 37 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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 | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,550 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,550 |
| Room and board | $ 6,100 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,550 |
Financial Aid:
Bethel participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 190500)
Bethel has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 17 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: 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 | 11 | $42,763 | 3 | $41,510 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $39,933 | 7 | $37,642 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $34,123 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $28,811 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 27 | $37,698 | 13 | $36,832 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 111 | 48 | 159 |
| Football | 56 | 0 | 56 |
| Track | 24 | 7 | 31 |
| Basketball | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 27 | 42 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
System Administration/Administrator
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
Social Work, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
History, General
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethel Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
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
Offers athletic scholarships
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