Bethel University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
10%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bethel University has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.2%(891)
Hispanic
11.2%(138)
African American
8.7%(107)
Asian
2.3%(28)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
4.6%(57)
Unknown
0.7%(9)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment1,486
International Students10%

Cultural Engagement

Bethel University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Bethel University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.7%(523)
Women
60.3%(793)

Gender Statistics

Men523

35% of total enrollment

Women793

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bethel University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 59% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.2%(35)
18-19
33.7%(373)
20-21
36.5%(404)
22-24
14.1%(156)
25+
12.6%(139)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(2)
22-24
27.0%(31)
25+
71.3%(82)

Age Diversity Insights

59%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bethel University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 76% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
75.6%(167)
Out-of-State
14.9%(33)
International
9.5%(21)

Regional Representation

In-State167

76% of student body

Out-of-State33

15% of student body

International21

10% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age