
Bethel University
About
Bethel University is a private Christian institution located in St. Paul, Minnesota. It combines transformative academics with a vibrant, Christ-centered community, empowering you to grow and become who you are called to be.
The University offers several undergraduate and graduate education programs designed to give you the experience, skills, and knowledge you need to effectively educate youth or take on leadership roles in kindergarten–grade 12 and higher education administration. Bethel’s distinguished faculty will prepare you for success, whether you’re earning your initial teaching license, supplementing your license through one of the University’s master’s programs, or pursuing a doctorate in education leadership.
Bethel University has achieved the following recognitions:
- 92 percent of alums would recommend Bethel to future teachers
- 93 percent of principals and supervisors say first-year Bethel teachers create welcoming classrooms that respect students' backgrounds and identities

Programs
Program Info
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
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and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$25,990
In State Tuition
$25,990
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Bethel University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Bethel University to see if you can, too!
$3,000- $7,000
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
Academic Achievement Scholarships are for eligible incoming freshmen and transfer students. You could receive between $3,000 and $7,000 per year, depending on your GPA. You’ll be automatically considered when you apply for admission. The scholarship can be renewed each year as long as you maintain academic progress.
Varies
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
The Bethel Promise Grant provides essential financial support to qualifying students to help cover tuition. To qualify, you must be a Minnesota resident with a cumulative 2.9 high school GPA, be eligible for the Minnesota State Grant, and your family’s gross adjusted income (AGI) must be below $90,000 a year.
If you’re eligible, it will reduce your tuition to:
- about $2,500 per year if you live on-campus
- about $4,500 per year if you live off-campus
Varies
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
Education scholarships: If you’re an education student, you have access to several scholarships each year. You can apply for as many as you qualify for, but make sure to submit your applications by the spring deadline.
$1,000
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
The Legacy Scholarship is available to incoming students with a parent or sibling who attended Bethel University. It offers $1,000 per year and is renewable with continued enrollment and good academic standing.
Up to $3,000
Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
You can qualify for up to $3,000 in work-study funding as an eligible Bethel student.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Certifications
Elementary Education (Grades K-6)
Mathematics (grades 5-12)
Music: Instrumental and Classroom Music (grades k-12)
Music: Vocal and Classroom Music (grades k-12)
Social Studies (grades 5-12)
Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist (mild to moderate) (grades k-12)