by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Bethel University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Bethel University came in at $18,712 for the year for full-time undergrads. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees came to $1,336; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,376 |
| Fees | $1,336 |
| Total | $18,712 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much does Bethel University cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Bethel University costs compare against other schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In TN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Inexpensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Bethel University is about average on cost.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Bethel University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Bethel University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,222 |
| Two Years Ago | $16,222 |
| One Year Ago | $16,870 |
| Most Recent Year | $17,376 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Bethel has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition went up 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $19,273 next year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 2.31%, which puts the figure next year near $19,143.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $19,143 |
| In 2 Years | $19,584 |
| In 3 Years | $20,035 |
| In 4 Years | $20,497 |
| In 5 Years | $20,969 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $79,259.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Bethel University, go to the Bethel University Financial Aid page.
