| Bethel vs. MCAD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#128 in National Universities #5 in Minnesota Colleges | Rankings* | #12 in Arts, Design, Music Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years School of art, music, and design |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$44,226 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$45,484 |
| cheaper$10,260 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$45,484 |
| Less$23,759 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$25,180 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,230 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,220 SAT 23 ACT |
| Easier87.80% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.48% |
| Lower26.95% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable38.89% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger3,603 | Total Enrollment | Smaller831 |
| Larger2,755 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller720 |
| Larger848 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller111 |
| Larger741 | Online Student Population | Smaller84 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher71% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Higher86% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,724) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 313) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,390) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $1,200) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 395 | Number of faculty | 136 |
| Lower$74,852 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$76,619 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.