Bethel University
McKenzie, TN · Private nonprofit · 1,547 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$49K
In-state tuition
$19K
Out-of-state tuition
$19K
Graduation rate
29%
Acceptance rate
60%
Median debt
$15K
Borrowing rate
33%
Earnings (all students)
$44K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Small (<25k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 38201 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$32K
Federal aid / UG
$3K
Est. net price
$29K
At a glance
| SAT average | 972 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 18.0 |
| First-year retention | 54% |
| SAT math (median) | 497 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 458 |
| Undergraduate composition | 50% White · 28% Black · 7% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.bethelu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $58K | $24K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $48K | $31K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $46K | $38K |
Compare with similar colleges in — TN
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | $71K | 93% | $13K | $99K |
| Belmont University | $44K | 71% | $18K | $63K |
| Lipscomb University | $43K | 71% | $15K | $62K |
| Southern Adventist University | $29K | 56% | $15K | $59K |
| Lee University | $25K | 62% | $21K | $48K |
| Cumberland University | $29K | 45% | $10K | $67K |
| Rhodes College | $59K | 81% | $17K | $80K |
| Trevecca Nazarene University | $33K | 51% | $15K | $57K |
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