Discover a clear path to your future

Bethel University is located on a 247-acre lakeside campus in Arden Hills, Minnesota, just 15 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Near the heart of the Twin Cities, our safe and secure campus is surrounded by woods and water—offering a peaceful setting while staying closely connected to numerous opportunities.

Designed to inspire learning and community, Bethel’s campus features state-of-the-art labs, welcoming gathering spaces like the Brushaber Commons, and favorite student spots like Royal Grounds coffee shop and Benson Great Hall. From your first visit, you’ll experience a Christ-centered university where you’ll feel at home and empowered to become who you’re called to be.

Bethel offers more than 100 areas of study across undergraduate, early college/PSEO, adult undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs. Whether you’re preparing to launch your career or take your next step, our transformational academics combine hands-on learning with Christ-centered purpose. Programs range from business, health sciences, and education to theology, engineering, and the arts—each designed to help you discover your passion, pursue your calling, and serve with confidence at a top Christian university in Minnesota.

Christ is the compass that guides our learning and lives. Bethel’s campus life is vibrant, faith-filled, and rooted in belonging. As a faith-based university, we create space for students to explore and grow spiritually while building lifelong friendships. From your first day, you’ll be welcomed into a community that walks with you through challenges and celebrations, growth and discovery.

You’ll find connection through worship, mentoring, small groups, and everyday conversations that shape both your faith and your friendships. With more than 30 student-led clubs, Division III athletics, and countless ways to get involved, Bethel offers a place where everyone can find their people and pursue their passions. Whether you’re attending Chapel, grabbing coffee with friends, or going on a missions trip, you’ll be known, encouraged, and supported as you become the person God is calling you to be.

We took the bold step of making your tuition clear and transparent—free of inflated figures or hidden fees—so you can focus on what truly matters: your education and your future. Almost all students receive financial aid to reduce out-of-pocket costs. You’ll have access to meaningful scholarships, need-based aid, student employment, and grants like the Bethel Promise Grant, which can lower tuition to as little as $2,500 a year for qualifying Minnesota students. Our financial aid team is here to walk with you every step of the way.

And with the Bethel Career Commitment, we continue supporting you after graduation. If you don’t secure a job or grad school placement within six months, you may be eligible for free graduate credits or transitional employment at Bethel.

Learn more about affordability.

Admission requirements at Bethel University vary by program and student type, but all applicants complete an application and submit academic transcripts. Undergraduate applicants typically provide high school transcripts. Standardized test scores like the ACT and SAT are optional. Bethel uses a holistic admissions process that considers academic preparation, personal character, and readiness to grow in a Christ-guided community.

Graduate, adult undergraduate, and seminary programs may have additional requirements such as a résumé, references, or a statement of purpose, and some programs have specific academic or professional prerequisites. International students and students applying to specialized programs may also need to meet additional criteria related to English proficiency or prior coursework.

To explore specific criteria, visit our undergraduate admissions, adult undergraduate admissions, graduate admissions, or seminary admissions pages.