Bethel College

Bethel College is on a 90-acre campus in the small town setting of North Newton, Kansas, not far from Wichita.

Bethel College Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for Bethel College students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? Bethel College does not have fraternities or sororities.

Bethel College has the FEMCORE. In fact, more students participate in the FEMCORE than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Bethel College include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Rock-climbing Club, Social Work Student Organization and We-Belong or Business Club.

Bethel College students' favorite campus traditions are Fall Festival, Winter Gala and Bubbert Awards.

Bethel College Housing

This table offers information on housing at Bethel College.

Bethel College offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Bethel College students live on campus. In 2022, 68% of undergrads at Bethel College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 33% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Bethel College. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Bethel College offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Bethel College Athletics

At Bethel College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Bethel College:

Is Bethel College Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Bethel College is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Bethel College campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Bethel College has SMS Alert System.

Plan a Visit to Bethel College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Bethel College, take Interstate 135 to North Newton, KS. If you need to fly, book your flight to Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National airport.

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