Bethel University Demographics & Diversity Overview

44%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
0%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bethel University has a diverse student body with 44% 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
55.2%(2,166)
Hispanic
5.3%(207)
African American
29.6%(1,161)
Asian
0.9%(37)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(18)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(8)
Two or More Races
4.6%(179)
Unknown
3.8%(151)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color44%
Total Enrollment4,686
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 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.4%(1,915)
Women
52.6%(2,123)

Gender Statistics

Men1,915

41% of total enrollment

Women2,123

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bethel University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

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 96% in-state residents, 4% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.8%(366)
Out-of-State
4.2%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State366

96% of student body

Out-of-State16

4% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

44%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age