Come as you are.
Become who you're called to be.
At Bethel, you’ll discover how you're meant to make a difference. In our welcoming, Christ-guided community, you’ll experience personal transformation and outstanding preparation for life, leadership, and your career—all to propel your life forward and fulfill your purpose.
Become A Bethel Student
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You belong at Bethel. If you're ready to see who you could become, start your free application today.
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Visit Bethel
in person or online.
Experience Bethel for yourself!
Connect with us virtually or visit campus, where you'll find:
- amazing facilities and state-of-the-art labs where you’ll learn and grow
- a safe and serene campus tucked on 247 acres of wooded, lakeside property
- a great location in the heart of the Twin Cities, just 15 minutes north of St. Paul and Minneapolis
Plan your
campus visit
The best way to learn about our community is to experience it for yourself. Let us show you around!
Take a virtual tour
Before you visit, explore campus online and learn more about what day-to-day life at Bethel looks and feels like.
Upcoming events
Royal Retreat
March 23-24
Experience life as a Bethel student at this overnight event! Connect with future classmates, attend Chapel, meet with faculty, and stay overnight with a current student. It’s a great way to start your Bethel journey or help finalize your college decision. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!
Parent Webinar: Intro to Financial Aid
Noon, April 24
At Bethel, we aim to give you simple, clear steps to navigating the financial aid process! And we’re here to help. Join us for this live webinar for parents. You’ll learn about financial aid opportunities, how to apply, and strategies for funding your student’s education.
Bethel Preview Day
April 25, 2025
At Bethel, you'll find a school where you belong—and you can see it for yourself by attending an upcoming Bethel Preview Day! You and your family will be able to tour campus, attend Chapel, eat in the Monson Dining Center, meet with staff and faculty, and explore areas of interest.
Transformational Academics
Explore our programs
No matter where you are in your journey, Bethel has a program to propel your life and career forward. You’ll find associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree offerings in more than 100 areas of study, including business, healthcare, and education.
Undergrad
Majors and minors in engaging subjects that stretch and challenge recent high school grads.
Adult Undergrad
Undergraduate programs—most of which are fully online—designed for adults looking to complete or begin their college degree.
Graduate
Advanced degree programs that prepare professionals for meaningful work in their careers and communities.
PSEO/Early College
Programs that help students get a head start on their college degree while completing high school requirements.
Seminary
Graduate programs that develop leaders for service in theological, pastoral, and ministry settings.
BUILD Program
A supportive and comprehensive educational experience for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Find your major or program
Accessible education
Tuition and financial aid
The cost of your education should be simple, authentic, and transparent. That's why beginning in the 2025-26 academic year, tuition for the College of Arts & Sciences will be $25,990, down from $44,050.
This new rate pushes back on what has become a confusing industry standard—increasing list prices and providing significant tuition discounts. With a clear price, you can focus on what truly matters: your education and your future.
98%
of students receive financial aid
97%
recent graduates are employed or in graduate school
#1
highest return on investment after 10 years among Christian College Consortium schools
- Georgetown University Center on Education and the WorkforceFaith at Bethel
Guided by Christ
At Bethel, faith is infused in all we do and in every program, from business to biology. Christ is the compass giving our lives direction. But no matter where you come from, you’ll find a place where you belong at Bethel. Because here, we’re on a journey together.
Community at Bethel
Supported by each other
At Bethel, you’ll feel at home the second you step foot on campus or connect online. You'll find a community that supports who you're becoming, and you'll develop your gifts to make an impact on our world. Together, we strive to do big things—and they’re bigger because we don’t have to do them alone.
Recent news
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Pull up a seat: dining at Bethel
March 13, 2025 | 9:35 a.m.
Events
APR 4 2025
Lucia Chorum and Royal Register Spring Concert
7:30 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Join us for an evening of inspiring choral music
APR 5 2025
Steven Thompson Alumni Band Concert
3 p.m. Benson Great Hall
Bethel Band alumni are welcomed back to perform with the Wind Symphony!
APR 6 2025
Mississippi Valley Orchestra: Mozart's Requiem
3 p.m.
Exceptionally talented guest artists and choirs join the orchestra to present this moving program of music by Bao, Strauss, and Mozart.
APR 7 2025
Moms in Prayer 2024-2025 Online Group
7 p.m. CT
Moms in Prayer is an international organization that gathers mothers to pray for their children and schools. You're invited to join other Bethel University moms for a powerful time of prayer for Bethel students, the campus, faculty, and staff.
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