Review the current tuition and fees for Bethel University, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Bethel University ran $44,226 each year for undergraduates. There is no residency discount at this school.
Required fees account for came to $176; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $44,050 |
| Fees | $176 |
| Total | $44,226 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Bethel University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For perspective, here is how Bethel University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Bethel University is relatively pricey.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Visit the Bethel University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Bethel University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $39,920 |
| Two Years Ago | $41,110 |
| One Year Ago | $42,760 |
| Most Recent Year | $44,050 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Bethel University Minnesota has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, tuition increased 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $45,560 in the following year.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.34%, which puts the figure next year near $45,701.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $45,701 |
| In 2 Years | $47,225 |
| In 3 Years | $48,800 |
| In 4 Years | $50,428 |
| In 5 Years | $52,110 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $192,154.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For more on the aid available at Bethel University, check out the Bethel University Financial Aid page.