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 = full-time enrollment (12-18 credits per semester)
| Tuition | Fall | January Session | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Fall and FT Spring Course & Support Fees | $22,300 | No charge | $22,300 | NA |
| Independent Living Lab Fee | $280 | No charge | $280 | NA |
Students enrolled in the BUILD program are enrolled in 12 to 18 credits per semester. Enrollment in 12 to 18 credits is considered Full Time Enrollment. Course costs are assigned to the Core BUILD courses that are designed to meet student needs as related to having an intellectual disability. There are no tuition charges for the program. Course costs are charged in the amount of $1,930 per credit for BUILD Core Courses. Three support fees of $1,550 each are also assigned to students enrolled in the BUILD program.
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).
| 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, January Session, and Spring | $3,145 | No charge | $3,145 |
Room (second consecutive year in Bethel housing)
| Fall | January Session | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Bethel Housing Fall, January Session, and Spring | $3,145 | No charge | $3,145 |
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 meal plan "Navy A" ($5,880 per year) with the option to change their plan based on their housing location.
To manage your meal plan: MyBethel > Student Services tab>Housing channel > My Housing and Meal Plans
Music Instruction
| 1/2 hour per week private lesson | $480 |
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 Performing Arts.
Special Fees
| Enrollment Deposit (nonrefundable after May 1) | $300 |
| Additional Course Fees (indicated in registration materials) | Amount varies |
| Official Transcript https://www.bethel.edu/registrar | Amount varies by format (see Transcript Fee) |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee (NSF) | $25 per item |
Transcript Fee
Official transcripts are available showing all academic work completed to date at Bethel University. Official transcripts are available for $10 for the electronic version or $15 for the paper version, if ordered online through Parchment. If ordered manually by PDF form, the cost is $25. Transcripts are processed within 1-3 business days. Some exceptions apply. Questions regarding transcripts should be addressed to the Office of the Registrar. To order a transcript, please visit: https://www.bethel.edu/registrar.