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Bethel University

McKenzie, TN 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate71%

Bethel University Student Life

Bethel University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Bethel University has the Campus Crusade for Christ. In fact, more students participate in the Campus Crusade for Christ than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Bethel University include STEA (Education), Student Government Association, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and Arete.

Bethel University students' favorite campus events are Convocation, School-Wide Dances and Homecoming.

Bethel University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Bethel University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Priortiy given to freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 66%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,120
Number of Students Living On-Campus 849
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Bethel University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

The majority of Bethel University students live on campus. In 2023, 66% of undergrads at Bethel University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 34% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Bethel University. There are 1,120 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,457 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 849 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 20% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

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

Bethel University Athletics

At Bethel University 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 University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Bowling Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Basketball Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Golf Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Riflery Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Soccer Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Tennis Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Track And Field Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cross Country Running Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is Bethel University 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.

Additionally, Bethel University has night patrols by trained security personnel.

Plan a Visit to Bethel University

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 University, take Interstate 40 to McKenzie, TN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Memphis International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Tennessee you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Bethel University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Bethel University

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Bethel University Students

51%

Women

49%

Men

63%

Full Time

8%

Part Time

82%

In State

18%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

54%

32%

7%

3%

2%

1%

0.37%

0.37%

0.08%

Undergraduate Students

3,457

Non-Resident / International Students

56

Bethel University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,457

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

71%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$13,981

Out-of-State

$13,981

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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