Bethel University (MN): what international applicants need

What are Bethel University (MN)'s application deadlines for 2026–27?

Bethel University (MN) has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 28, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Bethel University (MN)'s acceptance rate?

87.8% for students who started in fall 2024: Bethel University (MN) admitted 1,540 of its 1,754 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Bethel University (MN) require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Bethel University (MN) requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 28, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Bethel University (MN)?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 580–650 in Math and 610–650 in Reading and Writing (2% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 22–28.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Bethel University (MN)'s application fee for international students?

Bethel University (MN) charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Bethel University (MN) accept?

Bethel University (MN) doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Bethel University (MN) require?

Bethel University (MN) doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Bethel University (MN) require the Common App personal essay?

No. Bethel University (MN) doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Bethel University (MN) have?

2 of Bethel University (MN)'s 2,755 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Bethel University (MN) cost for international students?

Bethel University (MN)'s published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $44,226, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $12,170. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $60,866 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source