Bethany Global University

https://www.bethanygu.edu/

Add Comparison

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,638

2.96% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$19,093

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.69%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

94.9%

195 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

328

86.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.8%

24 Graduates

About

Bethany Global University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bethany Global University were Missionary Studies & Missiology (127 degrees awarded).

In 2021, 169 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bethany Global University. 71% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (118 degrees), 14.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bethany Global University is $15,638, which is $3,653 more than the national average for ($11,985).

Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)Unknown

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bethany Global University is $15,638, which is $3,653 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,093.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Bethany Global University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,638

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bethany Global University was $15,638. The cost of tuition at Bethany Global University is $3,653 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bethany Global University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,093

2021 Value

9.81%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bethany Global University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,093. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bethany Global University grew by 9.81%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bethany Global University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,810

Room and Board

$500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethany Global University was of $8,810 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.6% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Bethany Global University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Bethany Global University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.04% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bethany Global University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.69%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bethany Global University was 4.69%, which represents 3 out of the 64 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bethany Global University received 195 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 18.9% annual growth. Out of those 195 applicants, 185 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 94.9% acceptance rate.

There were 328 students enrolled at Bethany Global University in 2021.

Bethany Global University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

94.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

185

Accepted Out of 195

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bethany Global University was 94.9% (185 admissions from 195 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 86.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 18.9%, while admissions grew by 30.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bethany Global University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Bethany Global University had a total enrollment of 328 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bethany Global University is 284 students and the part-time enrollment is 44. This means that 86.6% of students enrolled at Bethany Global University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bethany Global University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.7% White, 4.27% Hispanic or Latino, 3.96% Two or More Races, 3.66% Black or African American, 2.44% Asian, 0.61% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.305% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Bethany Global University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.5%), followed by White Male (19%) and Black or African American Female (3.28%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (50%), followed by White Male (30%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bethany Global University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 328 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethany Global University is 284 and the part-time enrollment is 44.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bethany Global University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bethany Global University was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Bethany Global University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bethany Global University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
222 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
14 enrolled students
Two or More Races
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bethany Global University is 67.7% White, 4.27% Hispanic or Latino, 3.96% Two or More Races, 3.66% Black or African American, 2.44% Asian, 0.61% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.305% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 35 students (10.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 71 more women than men received degrees from Bethany Global University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bethany Global University is white (118 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bethany Global University is Missionary Studies & Missiology (127 degrees awarded).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bethany Global University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (166 degrees awarded) and EDUCATION. (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethany Global University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,572,244 people), Secondary school teachers (389,220 people), Education administrators (233,767 people), Special education teachers (164,752 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (146,173 people).

The most specialized majors at Bethany Global University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (166 degrees awarded) and EDUCATION. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethany Global University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Surgeons, Physicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Bethany Global University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (166 degrees awarded) and EDUCATION. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethany Global University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,595,792 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (187,827 people), Religious organizations (121,856 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (93,785 people), and Child day care services (91,069 people).

The most specialized majors at Bethany Global University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (166 degrees awarded) and EDUCATION. (3 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bethany Global University.

Missionary Studies & Missiology

Most Common (2021)

127 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bethany Global University was Missionary Studies & Missiology with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bethany Global University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

120

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Bethany Global University, which is 0.408 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (120).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bethany Global University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Bethany Global University in Missionary Studies & Missiology, which is 0.419 times less than the 117 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 117 degrees were awarded to men at Bethany Global University in Missionary Studies & Missiology, which is 2.39 times more than the 49 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 7% of students graduating from Bethany Global University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bethany Global University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
118 degrees awarded
Black or African American
8 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bethany Global University is white (118 degrees awarded). There were 14.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (8 degrees).

21.3% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
91 degrees awarded
White Male
27 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bethany Global University is white female (91 degrees awarded). There were 3.37 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (27 degrees).

Operations

Bethany Global University employs 4 No academic ranks. Most academics at Bethany Global University are Male No academic rank (3), and Female No academic rank (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethany Global University are: Management, with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 13 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$4.04M

2021 Salaries

0.956%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Bethany Global University paid a median of $4.04M in salaries, a 0.956% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$231k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bethany Global University paid a total of $231k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 5.72% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bethany Global University was No academic rank with 4 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethany Global University were Management with 31 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees, and Service with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bethany Global University was Male No academic rank with 3 employees, and Female No academic rank with 1 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bethany Global University.