Bethel Student Population Stats

Very Good Diversity Overall

The total diversity grade is created by combining the results of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity.

Considered above average in terms of total diversity, Bethel University is ranked #717 nationwide.

Campus is Higher Than Average in Racial Diversity

Ethnically-diverse college campuses offer students the opportunity to study and learn from undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.

Bethel University is ranked #1,867 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.

Bethel ranks above average in racial representation.

Racial diversity of the faculty is below the national average.

Balanced Gender Ratio

If you feel more comfortable on a campus with a nice mix of males and females, this may be the school for you.

At Bethel University, the disparity between men and women on campus is far lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Bethel is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #504 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 2,008 males and 2,552 females.

The male to female ratio at Bethel is excellent.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Bethel is above average.

Representation from U.S. States is About Average

Would you prefer a college that recruits students from all across the United States, or would you prefer a local college that primarily pulls students from your home state?

To create the geographic diversity for each school, we looked at where every student lived before they attended college.

About 80.5% of the students attending Bethel University come from within Tennessee. This puts Bethel's level of geographic diversity about the same as the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,203.

What is the Age Range of the Students?

Some learners prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. However, this university appears to attract a majority of older students. At Bethel University, 23.5% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Bethel #61 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Largely speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of individuals and ideas, and the traditions, belief cultures and systems that come with them. When most students seek diversity on a college campus, what they are looking for are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different cultures and backgrounds.

• How is Bethel doing at supporting students from all financial backgrounds?

  Schools with otherwise excellent racial and ethnic diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as income levels. Get a better idea of how Bethel supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to Bethel?

  Call the school to find out what they are doing to stimulate diversity, and what student clubs, groups and associations are available that encourage diversified points of views on campus.