Bethel University Demographics & Diversity Overview

24%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
0%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Bethel University has a diverse student body with 24% 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
75.4%(1,950)
Hispanic
6.7%(173)
African American
5.5%(142)
Asian
5.6%(145)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(4)
Two or More Races
4.3%(111)
Unknown
1.9%(48)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment3,546
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
39.9%(1,033)
Women
60.1%(1,559)

Gender Statistics

Men1,033

29% of total enrollment

Women1,559

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Bethel University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
16.9%(437)
18-19
32.4%(840)
20-21
31.8%(824)
22-24
9.3%(242)
25+
9.6%(249)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(9)
22-24
12.4%(118)
25+
86.6%(824)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

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 80% in-state residents, 20% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
80.2%(353)
Out-of-State
19.8%(87)

Regional Representation

In-State353

80% of student body

Out-of-State87

20% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

24%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age