Student Cost for 2022-2023
FT = full-time enrollment (12-18 credits per semester)
PT = part-time enrollment (fewer than 12 credits per semester)
NR = not registered
| Tuition | Fall | Interim | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Fall and FT Spring | $20,555 | No charge2 (up to 5 credits) | $20,555 | NA |
| PT Fall and FT Spring | $1,720/credit | $860/credit | $20,555 | NA |
| PT Fall and PT Spring | $1,720/credit | $1,720/credit | $1,720/credit | NA |
| FT fall and NR Spring | $20,555 | $860/credit | - | NA |
| NR Fall and FT Spring | - | $860/credit | $20,555 | NA |
| PT Fall and NR Spring | $1,720/credit | $1,720/credit | - | NA |
| NR Fall and PT Spring | - | $1,720/credit | $1,720/credit | NA |
| Interim Only | - | $1,720/credit | - | NA |
| Off-Campus Programs | Contact Office of International Studies and Off-Campus Programs | Contact Office of International Studies and Off-Campus Programs | Contact Office of International Studies and Off-Campus Programs | NA |
| FT Fall and PT Spring | $20,555 | $860/credit | $1,720/credit | NA |
| Teacher Licensure Rate | $1,140/credit | $1,140/credit | $1,140/credit | $570/credit |
| Post-baccalaureate Rate | $1,140/credit | $1,140/credit | $1,140/credit | $570/credit |
| Tuition Overload1 | $1,140/credit | NA | $1,140/credit | NA |
| Summer Term | NA | NA | NA | $570/credit |
| Audit | $172/credit | $172/credit | $172/credit | $172/credit |
| 1 | Overloads are not permitted during interim. |
| 2 | Students enrolled for at least 12 credits for both fall and spring terms, and paying the block tuition rate of $20,555 per semester, are not charged tuition for 1-5 credits taken at Bethel during interim. Fall and spring term tuition is not reduced if students do not enroll in an interim course at Bethel. Students who were charged tuition on a “per-credit” basis for either fall or spring will be charged for interim tuition, as illustrated above. |
| Fee | Fall | Interim | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Student Activity fee (full time) | $80 | NA | $80 | NA |
Room (first-time residents in Bethel Housing)
| Fall | Interim | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Bethel Housing Fall, Spring, and Interim | $3,050 | No Charge | $3,050 |
| In Bethel Housing Fall and Interim | $3,050 | $306 | - |
| In Bethel Housing Spring and Interim | - | $306 | $3,050 |
| In Bethel Housing Interim Only | - | $612 | - |
Room (second consecutive year in Bethel Housing)
| Fall | Interim | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Bethel Housing Fall, Spring, and Interim | $2,995 | No Charge | $2,995 |
| In Bethel Housing Fall and Interim | $2,995 | $306 | - |
| In Bethel Housing Spring and Interim | - | $306 | $2,995 |
Room (third consecutive year in Bethel Housing)
| Fall | Interim | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Bethel Housing Fall, Spring, and Interim | $2,950 | No Charge | $2,950 |
| In Bethel Housing Fall and Interim | $2,950 | $306 | - |
| In Bethel Housing Spring and Interim | - | $306 | $2,950 |
Room (fourth consecutive year in Bethel Housing)
| Fall | Interim | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Bethel Housing Fall, Spring, and Interim | $2,950 | No Charge | $2,950 |
| In Bethel Housing Fall and Interim | $2,950 | $306 | - |
| In Bethel Housing Spring and Interim | - | $306 | $2,950 |
Room (fifth consecutive year in Bethel Housing)
| Fall | Interim | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Bethel Housing Fall, Spring, and Interim | $2,915 | No Charge | $2,915 |
| In Bethel Housing Fall and Interim | $2,915 | $306 | - |
| In Bethel Housing Spring and Interim | - | $306 | $2,915 |
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 with Bethel housing will be auto-assigned the meal plan "Block Plan B" ($5,390 per year) with the option to change their plan based off the their housing selection.
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 | $120 |
| Natural Science Education Lab Fee (NAS) | $35 |
| Nursing lab, equipment, malpractice insurance, clinical site placement, and computerized exam Fees (Juniors and Seniors)* | $325 per semester |
| Nursing lab, equipment, malpractice insurance, clinical site placement, and computerized exam Fees (Sophomores)* | $160 (spring semester) |
| Nursing Testing Fee (Seniors-Fall 2022)* | $542 |
| Nursing Testing fee (Juniors-Fall 2023)* | $560 |
| Nursing Testing Fee (Sophomores-Spring 2024)* | $280 |
| Nursing Central Fee (Juniors)* | $196 (fall semester) |
| Nursing Central Fee (Sophomores-Spring 2024)* | $200 |
| Language Skills Test | Varies according to language |
| Credit by Examination | $75 per credit |
| Official Transcript: https://www.bethel.edu/registrar | $8 per copy |
| 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 (12-18 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 a semester. No overloads are permitted during interim. 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 $8. 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.