Bethel College

It is moderately difficult to get into Bethel College. The college admitted 97% of all applicants in 2022. Last year, 597 students applied to Bethel College and 580 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Bethel College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to Bethel College for fall should anticipate a decision by October 1.

Bethel College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Bethel College's admissions stats.

Bethel College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	17.44%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Bethel College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Bethel College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Bethel College?

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Bethel College does not offer early decision or early action.

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Transferring to Bethel College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Bethel College

Bethel College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Bethel College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Bethel College

What does Bethel College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Bethel College for more information on admission factors.

Bethel College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Bethel College, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Bethel College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	2.5	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	2	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bethel College?

Students admitted to Bethel College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 77.48% submitted a class rank. At Bethel College 17.44% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 36.05% were in the top 25% and 66.28% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Bethel College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	16.67%
3.75 and 3.99	20.37%
3.50 and 3.74	21.3%
3.25 and 3.49	13.89%
3.00 and 3.24	11.11%
2.50 and 2.9	13.89%
2.00 and 2.49	2.78%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Bethel College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Bethel College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Bethel College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Bethel College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Bethel College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Bethel College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Bethel College?

❌ Students who are admitted to Bethel College must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does Bethel College accept transfer credits?

✅ Bethel College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Bethel College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Bethel College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Bethel College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Bethel College?

✅ Bethel College is not test optional.

What is Bethel College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Bethel College is 97%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bethel College?

❌ Bethel College does not offer early decision.

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