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About Bethel College-North Newton

mennonite faith traditionsmall class sizesopen enrollmenthealth and business focus

Bethel College-North Newton is a private liberal arts college in North Newton, KS, known for its mennonite faith tradition, small class sizes, and open enrollment. With an acceptance rate of 97%, Bethel College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 111 students each year. Bethel College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 860–1090, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Bethel College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,644 per year; the sticker price of $46,831 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bethel College-North Newton acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

97%
Overall Accept Rate
975
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 860 – 1090 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bethel College-North Newton

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Essay Strategy
Bethel College has deep Mennonite roots and a strong commitment to peace, justice, and service. If your background or values connect to community service, social justice, or faith-based service work, make that connection explicit in your essays and activities list.
Demonstrated Interest
Because Bethel is a small campus of under 600 students, visiting in person or scheduling a virtual meeting with an admissions counselor can genuinely set you apart and help you build a real relationship with the people reviewing your file.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Bethel College-North Newton actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$47k/yr$35.1k
30k-48k~$47k/yr$32.6k
48k-75k~$47k/yr$33.0k
75k-110k~$47k/yr$31.3k
110k+~$47k/yr$32.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

43%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
456
Undergrad Enrollment
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