Bethel University Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
0%
International
30
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bethel University has a diverse student body with 28% 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
72.0%(2,309)
Hispanic
6.6%(212)
African American
5.9%(190)
Asian
5.7%(183)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(13)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
4.1%(133)
Unknown
5.1%(164)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment4,541
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 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.1%(1,288)
Women
59.9%(1,927)

Gender Statistics

Men1,288

28% of total enrollment

Women1,927

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bethel University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
19.6%(515)
18-19
31.0%(816)
20-21
30.7%(808)
22-24
9.0%(237)
25+
9.6%(253)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(9)
22-24
14.9%(133)
25+
84.1%(750)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

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 84% in-state residents, 16% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.6%(357)
Out-of-State
16.2%(69)
International
0.2%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State357

84% of student body

Out-of-State69

16% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

30 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age