Bethel University Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
0%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bethel University has a diverse student body with 45% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
53.9%(2,591)
Hispanic
4.5%(214)
African American
33.5%(1,612)
Asian
0.8%(40)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(38)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(12)
Two or More Races
3.8%(181)
Unknown
2.5%(119)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment6,234
International Students0%

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 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.0%(2,122)
Women
57.0%(2,814)

Gender Statistics

Men2,122

34% of total enrollment

Women2,814

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bethel University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 21% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
32.9%(890)
18-19
25.9%(700)
20-21
13.3%(359)
22-24
9.2%(248)
25+
18.8%(509)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.4%(1)
22-24
20.4%(52)
25+
79.2%(202)

Age Diversity Insights

21%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Bethel University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 99% in-state residents, 1% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.9%(366)
Out-of-State
1.1%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State366

99% of student body

Out-of-State4

1% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age

Bethel University - Demographics & Diversity