Finances

The Bethel University Board of Trustees reserves the right to change any financial charges or regulations listed in this catalog.

Student Cost for 2024-25

FT Fall= full-time enrollment (12-18 credits per semester)

FT Spring = full-time enrollment (12-23 credits per semester)1

PT = part-time enrollment (fewer than 12 credits per semester)

NR = not registered

Tuition Fall January Session Spring Summer
FT Fall and FT Spring $22,025 No charge1 (up to 5 credits)2 $22,025 NA
PT Fall and FT Spring $1,840/credit No charge $22,025 NA
PT Fall and PT Spring $1,840/credit $1,840/credit $1,840/credit NA
FT fall and NR Spring $22,025 - - NA
NR Fall and FT Spring - No Charge 1 $22,025 NA
PT Fall and NR Spring $1,840/credit - - NA
NR Fall and PT Spring - $1,840/credit1 $1,840/credit1 NA
Off-Campus Programs Contact Office of International and Off-Campus Programs Contact Office of International and Off-Campus Programs Contact Office of International and Off-Campus Programs NA
FT Fall and PT Spring $22,025 $1,840/credit1 $1,840/credit1 NA
Teacher Licensure Rate $1,220/credit $1,220/credit $1,220/credit $610/credit
Post-baccalaureate Rate $1,220/credit $1,220/credit $1,220/credit $610/credit
Tuition Overload1 $1,220/credit NA $1,220/credit NA
Summer Term NA NA NA $610/credit
Audit $184/credit $184/credit $184/credit $184/credit
1

January Session credits are included in the determination of full time status for the Spring Semester. For example - 3 credits during January Session added to 9 credits taken in the Spring Session totals 12 credits. The student is considered FT Spring and will be billed within the banded rate of FT tuition.

2

Overloads are not permitted during January session. 

Fee Fall January Session Spring Summer
Bethel Student Activity fee (full time) $88 NA $88 NA

Room (first-time residents in Bethel Housing)

  Fall January Session Spring
In Bethel Housing Fall, Spring, and January $3,145 No Charge $3,145
In Bethel Housing Fall and January $3,145 $316 -
In Bethel Housing Spring and January - $316 $3,145
In Bethel Housing January Only - $632 -

Room (second consecutive year in Bethel Housing)

  Fall January Session Spring
In Bethel Housing Fall, Spring, and January $3,145 No Charge $3,145
In Bethel Housing Fall and January $3,145 $316 -
In Bethel Housing Spring and January - $316 3,145

Room (third consecutive year in Bethel Housing)

  Fall January Session Spring
In Bethel Housing Fall, Spring, and January $3,050 No Charge $3,050
In Bethel Housing Fall and January $3,050 $316 -
In Bethel Housing Spring and January - $316 $3,050

Room (fourth consecutive year in Bethel Housing)

  Fall January Session Spring
In Bethel Housing Fall, Spring, and January $2,995 No Charge $2,995
In Bethel Housing Fall and January $2,995 $316 -
In Bethel Housing Spring and January - $316 $2,995

 Room (fifth consecutive year in Bethel Housing)

  Fall January Session Spring
In Bethel Housing Fall, Spring, and January $2,995 No Charge $2,995
In Bethel Housing Fall and January $2,995 $316 -
In Bethel Housing Spring and January - $316 $2,995

NOTE: Active Military Duty students will receive a refund of amounts paid for room and board attributable to the time period during which the students were serving in active military service and were unable to use the facilities or services for which the amounts were paid. Any refund of room and board is subject to the requirements of state and federal financial aid programs.

Meal Plan

More information regarding meal plans is available at bethel.edu/dining-services/meal-plans.

Students in first year Bethel housing will be auto-assigned the "Navy A" meal plan ($5,880 per year) with the option to change their plan based off of their housing location.

Students in second, third or fourth year housing will be auto-assigned the "Navy B" meal plan ($5,230 per year) with the option to change their plan based off of their housing location.

To manage your meal plan: MyBethel>Tools & Resources>My Housing and Meals

Music Instruction

1/2 hour per week private lesson $480 per semester
3/4 hour per week private lesson $680 per semester
One hour per week private lesson $865 per semester
  • Regular tuition is charged in addition to any special course fee if the music instruction is taken for credit.
  • No refund is given after Friday of the second week of the semester for students who withdraw from private music instruction. Copies of the complete Refund Policy for Private Instruction are available from the Department of Music and Theatre.

Special Fees

Enrollment Deposit (nonrefundable after May 1) $300
Additional Course Fees (indicated in registration materials) Amount varies
Science Lab Fee $180
Natural Science Education Lab Fee (NAS) $35
Nursing lab, equipment, malpractice insurance, clinical site placement, and computerized exam fees (Juniors and Seniors)* $267 per semester
Nursing lab, equipment, background check, and computerized exam fees (Sophomores)* $151 (spring semester)
Nursing testing fee (Seniors)* $616 (fall semester)
Nursing testing fee (Juniors)* $748 (fall semester)
Nursing testing fee (Sophomores)* $381 (spring semester)
Nursing Central fee (Sophomores)* $201 (spring semester)
Language Skills Test Varies according to language
Credit by Examination $75 per credit
Official Transcript Varies by format - see https://www.bethel.edu/registrar
Non-Sufficient Funds Fee (NSF) $25 per item
Commuter Parking Fee $175 per semester
Senior Resident Parking Permit $175 per semester
Junior Resident Parking Permit $225 per semester
Sophomore Resident Parking Permit (Availability restrictions apply. See Office of Security.) $275 per semester
Freshman Resident Parking Permit (Availability restrictions apply. See Office of Security.) $375 per semester

*Nursing fees are approximate and will vary depending on vendor pricing. Accurate fees will be published each semester with registration materials.

Bethel Student Activity Fee

The Bethel Student Activity fee is charged per semester when a student is enrolled full time (12-23 credits). This fee is determined by the Bethel Student Government (BSG).

Overload Fee

An overload fee is charged for each credit enrolled over 18 credits in the fall semester.

An overload fee is charged for each credit enrolled over 23 credits in the spring semester.

No overloads are permitted during January session. Note the eligibility requirements in the General Information section of this catalog.

Audit Fee

A student who is registered for full time during the semester will not be charged to audit a course. The student will be charged the audit fee per credit if not enrolled full time during the semester. The free audit does not include students who are billed at the post-baccalaureate or teacher ­licensure rates.

Transcript Fee

Official transcripts are available showing all academic work completed to date at Bethel University. Both electronic and paper versions of official transcripts are available for a fee, which varies depending on the format. Electronic transcripts are processed instantly. Paper transcripts will be printed and mailed the next business day. Some exceptions apply. Transcripts can only be sent if all outstanding financial obligations are met. Questions regarding transcripts should be addressed to the Office of the Registrar. To order an official transcript, please visit: https://www.bethel.edu/registrar.

Student Health Insurance

Student athletes are required to have health insurance that meets the NCAA requirement minimum of $90,000 and does not exclude intercollegiate sports accidents or injuries. For more information, please visit the Medical Eligibility page found within the Athletics website.

Any questions can be directed to Justin Byers, Director of Athletic Training Services, by emailing jbyers@bethel.edu or calling 651.638.6234.

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