What is Inside a Normal Financial Aid Package at Bethel
Bethel University's typical financial aid package for newly arriving first year students is $20,850. Around 98.0% of first year students receive financial help, the majority of which is scholarships and grants.
Financial aid helps decrease the cost, or the full retail price of the school. However, know that the only real college discount are scholarships & grants.
Uneasy about the debt that might be part of your financial aid package? See the average amount of debt per student at Bethel.
Number of Bethel Scholarships & Grants
The numbers below apply to scholarships and grants largely offered by Bethel University.
87.0% of incoming freshmen (355 total) were given scholarships at Bethel University, averaging $10,047 per person. This puts it in the top 40th percentile of all schools in the nation.
In addition to scholarships, 62.0% of first year students (252 total) got federal grant aid, averaging $5,300 per person.
Check out the typical quantity of scholarships and grants first years receive by looking at the chart below.
Grants are normally based on need while scholarships are based on merit or ability.
Amount of Financial Assistance Per Family Income
Discover what amount of scholarship and grant aid you can expect to get based on your income level. The chart following shows freshman students getting federal Title IV assistance which includes PLUS loans.
| Income Level | Percent of Freshman | Average Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Income 0-30k | 39.5% | $16,666 |
| Income 30k-48k | 17.2% | $17,780 |
| Income 48k-75k | 11.0% | $11,799 |
| Income 75k-110k | 12.0% | $12,362 |
| Income 110k + | 8.1% | $12,559 |
Title IV aid contains loans, grants, or work-study granted by the federal government typically based on financial need. Learn more here.
Scholarships & Grants for All Undergrads Average $7,419
3,668 Bethel undergrads obtain grants (this is about 80.0% of the complete student population). The typical amount these students obtain is $7,419
Go to the Tuition and Fees page or the Cost Per Credit Hour page for more information.
Financial Aid Links from Bethel University
| Financial Aid Department Website | www.bethelu.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.bethelu.edu/fa_calc/ |
