Bethel University
McKenzie, TN · www.bethelu.edu
1,547
Students
60.2%
Admit Rate
$12,595
Net Cost
At a glance — A small private school in McKenzie, TN.
💰 Earnings After Graduation
6 Years After Enrollment
$38,990
Median annual earnings
10 Years After Enrollment
$47,482
Median annual earnings
📚 Popular Majors
Bachelor's completions by gender. Source: IPEDS Completions (2023–24).
🏷️ Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$18,712
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,712
Avg Net Price
$12,595
Median Debt
$27,249
Pell Grant Rate
31.7%
ROI (10yr Earnings / Net Price)
3.8x
🏈 Athletics Score
20.5 / 100
Revenue
$50.5M
Expenses
$47.1M
Sports Offered
17(7M / 10W)
Net
+$3.4M
Source: EADA (Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act), NCAA Records & Google Trends
🔍 Google Search Interest
General Interest
17
Relative search volume
🛡️ Campus Safety
59.8 / 100
Total Incidents per 1,000 Students
169.36
Violent
26
Property
64
Drug/Alcohol
172
Based on Clery Act campus crime reports
☀️ Campus Weather
61.1 / 100
Mild and partly sunny
Avg Temp
53°F
Sep-May avg
Sunny Days
194
per year
Rainfall
52"
per year
Snowfall
5"
per year
Humidity
69%
avg relative
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals during academic year
📰 Latest News
A calling born from loss - Bethel University
Bethel University launches School of Visual and Performing Arts - wbbjtv.com
Bethel University Global Studies Program Marks 16 Years of Worldwide Impact - The McKenzie Banner
Bethel Launches School Of Visual & Performing Arts - Radio NWTN
Leah Schubring named Bethel women's golf coach - Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Source: Google News
🎓 Academics
🌍 Student Demographics
Gender
Race & ethnicity
🎉 Social Life Score
31.5 / 100
⛪ Religious Affiliation
American Baptist
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