Consumer Information
About Bethel
The Department of Education set forth federal regulations, under the Higher Education Act of 1965, that require all colleges and universities to make available the following consumer information to every current and prospective student and employee.
Information Collection and Use
Bethel University collects personally identifiable information when users submit forms such as applications, financial transactions, or requests for information through this website. Personally identifiable information includes any information that could be used to identify the user, including but not limited to name, address, email address, Social Security number, birth date, bank account information, credit card information, or any combination of information that could be used for identification purposes. This information is utilized only to fulfill the users’ requests. The University only uses this information to support the administrative requirements of the University respective to each transaction. Information collected on the Bethel University website will not be sold or publicly distributed. Bethel University complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) regulations.
If you have any questions about this Website Privacy Policy, contact the Office of Compliance at (731) 352-4046.
Misrepresentation
Bethel University has procedures to ensure that it does not misrepresent the nature of its educational program. The procedures should include but are not limited to assurances that the school does not provide false, erroneous, or misleading statements.
No employee may make statements indicating that any program or degree offered by the University will result in employment, promotion in existing employment, increases in salary, or other benefits. No employee will make statements such that completion or attendance at Bethel University will result in admission to any other institution nor any program at Bethel University. The University’s catalogs contain the requirements for admission and completion of all degrees and the costs associated with such degrees. No employee may make the representation that any of these policies may be waived without written permission from the appropriate administrative official.
Student Diversity Demographics
According to the Higher Education Opportunity Act [HEOA Sec. 488(a)(1)(E) amended HEA Sec. 485(a)(1)], Bethel University provides the most recent student demographics available regarding self-identified members of major racial or ethnic groups, gender identities, and Federal Pell Grant recipients.
Race & Ethnicities
Percentage of Student Body
White
54%
Black/African American
29%
Two or more races
4%
Race/Ethnicity unknown
4%
Hispanic of any race
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0%
Native Hawaiian
0%
U.S. Nonresident
3%
Genders
Percentage of Student Body
Male
47%
Female
53%
Data for Fall 2022
Recipients
Percentage of Student Body
Pell Grant Recipients
64%
Data for 2020/2021
Further Consumer Information
If you have any questions or need assistance, please click on the Availability of Employees for Information Dissemination Purposes below for contact information.
- Tuition and Fees
- College Navigator Statistical Data
- Campus Tour
- Availability of Employees for Information Dissemination Purposes
- Clery/Campus Security Act and Fire Safety Reports
- Consumer Information for Student Athletes
- Alcohol & Drug Policy
- Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Financial Aid Assistance Information & Loan Disclosures
- Net Price Calculator
- Safeguarding Customer Information
- Student Data Disaster Recovery
- Student Right-to-Know Act
- Sexual Assault and Misconduct Policy
- Fact Book 2020-2021
Bethel University recognizes the service and sacrifice of those who have defended and those who continue to defend our nation's freedoms. Because of this, we are privileged to offer tuition discounts for eligible students to help them achieve their academic and professional goals. For eligibility requirements, please contact your adviser for details.
