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Bethel University - Minnesota
  • 4 Year
  • SAINT PAUL, MN
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Bethel University - Minnesota
#719 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • SAINT PAUL, MN
  • 756 reviews
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    Bethel University - Minnesota Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    A minus
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    94%
    Undergrads in College Housing
    68%
    Average Housing Cost
    $5,900 / year
    Poll
    71%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great. 41 responses
    Poll
    71%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great. 59 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    A
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $4,880 / year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 52 responses
    • Monson Dining Center
      38%
    • Royal Grounds
      29%
    • 3900 Grill
      25%
    • Live in dorm with full kitchen, no meal plan
      8%
    82%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 50 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    A minus
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B minus
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 39 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      33%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      54%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      10%
    • I hate my school and have no school spirit.
      3%

    Safety

    Safety
    A
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    93%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus. 45 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 38 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      95%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      3%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      3%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 38 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      24%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      63%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      5%
    • Not very visible.
      3%
    • We have campus police?
      5%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 70 responses
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      43%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      51%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      6%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country
    Women's Varsity Sports
    Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field: Indoor, Track and Field: Outdoor, Track and Field: X-Country, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Dance, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Literary Magazine, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society
    Music
    Choral Groups, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 28 responses
    • Homecoming Week (the cheer!!)
      54%
    • Winter Banquet
      14%
    • Gadkin
      11%
    • Barn dance
      7%
    • Nikdag
      7%
    • Job Fair with Seminaries
      4%
    • The Show
      4%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    C minus
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 39 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      3%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      5%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      15%
    • Parties? What parties?
      77%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 29 responses
    • Homecoming Benquet, Gadkin, and Nikdag
      72%
    • Homecoming, Gadkin, Nikdag
      10%
    • We don't party
      7%
    • Due to covid, minor gatherings have occurred
      3%
    • Homecoming
      3%
    • Wouldn't know I was an online student.
      3%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    0%
    Women in Sororities
    0%
    92%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 50 responses
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