The Bethel University Board of Trustees reserves the right to change any financial charges or regulations listed in this catalog.
Student Cost for 2023-24
FT = full-time enrollment (12-18 credits per semester)
| Tuition | Fall | January Session | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Fall and FT Spring | $21,420 | No charge | $21,420 | 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 cost amounts are assigned to the Core BUILD course and BUILD Health and Wellness courses in the amount of $2,710. Three support fees of $1,435 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) | $85 | NA | $85 | NA |
Room (first-time residents in Bethel housing)
| Fall | January Session | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Bethel Housing Fall, Interim, and Spring | $3,150 | No charge | $3,150 |
Room (second consecutive year in Bethel housing)
| Fall | January Session | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In Bethel Housing Fall, Interim, and Spring | $3,050 | No charge | $3,050 |
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" ($5,650 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 Theatre.
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 | $8 per copy |
| Non-Sufficient Funds Fee (NSF) | $25 per item |
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 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. Transcripts may be withheld if the student has an outstanding balance of $250 or more. Questions regarding transcripts should be addressed to the Office of the Registrar. To order an official transcript, please visit: https://www.bethel.edu/registrar.