Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Bethel University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$35K
+
Room
$11K
+
Books
$1,230
=
Sticker Price
$43,885
$35K+$11K+$1,230=$43,885
Your Family Income
Sticker
$43,885
−
Your Aid
$31,212
=
Net Price
$12,673
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Bethel University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$43,885
Tuition and Fees
$34,600
Room and Board
$11,140
Books and Supplies
$1,230
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$25,275
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$18,610
Bethel University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$17,580
$30–48k
$12,572
$48–75k
$12,673
$75–110k
$18,645
$110k+
$25,871
Understanding Your Aid Package
Bethel University has a sticker price of $43,885 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $43,885/year
Average aid: $25,275 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$12,673/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$17,580/year
34% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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34%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
33%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
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