Bethel University

McKenzie, TN · Private non-profit · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

830–1120

Median ~980

Acceptance rate

60%

Enrollment

1,547

ACT middle 50%

15–21

What the numbers say about Bethel

The reported middle 50% spans 290 points, from 830 to 1120. A planning score near or above 1160 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 500 Reading and Writing and 500 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 60% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 35% completion rate and $47,482 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$18,712

Tuition (out-of-state)

$18,712

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$47,482

4-year completion rate (150% time)

35%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 830 and 1120. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1160 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1120 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
980 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
830 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Bethel's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Prairie View A & M University	Prairie View, TX	860–1080	79%
Columbus State University	Columbus, GA	800–1060	99%
Alabama State University	Montgomery, AL	750–970	98%
Georgia Southwestern State University	Americus, GA	890–1110	75%
Coppin State University	Baltimore, MD	880–1020	46%
Madonna University	Livonia, MI	880–1080	63%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Bethel?

Bethel University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 830–1120, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1160 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Bethel's acceptance rate?

Bethel University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 60%.

How much does it cost to attend Bethel?

Published tuition is approximately $18,712 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is Bethel test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Bethel University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.bethelu.edu

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