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BETHEL UNIVERSITY

Bethel University
3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112

Official telephone: (651) 638-6400
Toll-free telephone: (800) 255-8706
Fax number: (651) 638-6001

Website: www.bethel.edu


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Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 1,285 men, 2,036 women, 3,321 total
Full-time undergraduates: 1,170 men, 1,703 women, 2,873 total
Part-time undergraduates: 115 men, 333 women, 448 total
Total graduate students: 601 men, 803 women, 1,404 total
Full-time graduate students: 332 men, 365 women, 697 total
Part-time graduate students: 269 men, 438 women, 707 total
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 20
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 29%
First-year student breakdown:
1.9% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
3.4% Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3% Hispanic
90.9% White (non-Hispanic)
2.1% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown
Undergraduate breakdown:
3.1% Black (non-Hispanic)
0.3% American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.8% Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4% Hispanic
90.1% White (non-Hispanic)
0.2% total international (nonresident aliens)
2.0% race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 248 acres
City or town school is located in: Minneapolis-St. Paul
Population of city/town: 290,000
Locations of branch/satellite campuses: San Diego, Boston, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, DC
Nearest major city: Minneapolis-St. Paul
Distance of nearest major city: 10 miles
Population of nearest major city: 2,900,000

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • coed dorms (75%)
  • single-student apartments (23%)
  • special housing for disabled students (2%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 94%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 70%
Percent of students who live off campus: 30%
Students required to live on campus: All freshmen and sophomores must live on campus unless living with family.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 65%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: no
Every student is required to take a computer course: no
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 350
Other computer facilities/services: campus license agreement w/Microsoftvirus protection softwareSPAM protectionhelp desk for both student and staffprofessional instructional technology consultants to support facultyemail kiosks on campussubstantial Intranet for employees and studentssecure access to most electronic resources from off-campusITS managed store for software/hardware purchases at education pricingBlackboard learning management systemConnection to Internet 2IP-based video and desktop conferencing.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Bethel Seminary Library is nearby on the same campus, providing a significant collection of theological materials for academic research.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Eugene Johnson Art Gallery and Olson Art Gallery

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
writing, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, day care
Counseling services:
minority student, military, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious
Career placement services:
internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: 95%

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Number of social fraternities on campus: 0
Number of social sororities on campus: 0
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station
School newspaper(s): The Clarion, The Coeval
Number of honor societies: 6
Total number of registered organizations: 71
Campus-based religious organizations:
RIOT, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Nurses Christian Fellowship, Married Student Fellowship, Twin Cities Outreach, Worship Teams, Summer & Spring missions programs, Vespers Teams, World Challenge
Minority student organizations:
Asian Christian Fellowship, Mu Kappa (Missionary and Third Culture Kids), Multicultural Mentors, REPRESENT, United Cultures of Bethel
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Anime Club, Royals Dance Team, Pre-Law Society, Pre-Medicine Club, Restoration Project, Royal Aviators, Student Athletic Trainers Society, Students for Life , Student Senate, Student Socal Worker Association, Unified Club, Business & Economics Association, United Cultures of Bethel, Video Club, Wilderness Adventure Club, Chemistry Club, College Democrats, College Republicans , Feminist Forum, International Association of Business Communitcators, International Student Association, Peace & Justice Committee

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Bob Bjorklund,
Men's Athletic Director
Director of women's athletics: Gretchen Hunt,
Women's Athletic Director
School colors: Blue and Gold
School mascot: Royals (mascot is a lion)
Athletic conference memberships: ;Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Men's footballnoNCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Men's ice hockeynoNCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCAA Div. III
Women's ice hockeyno 
Women's soccernoNCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 27%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 47%
Athletic facilities:
Columbia Ice Arena
Robertson Center Gymnasium
Sports and Recreation Center (Field House)
Weight Room
Armstrong Stadium Complex (Football/Soccer Fields)
Ona Orth Athletic Complex (Softball Park/Soccer Fields/Tennis Courts)
Hargis Park (Baseball Park)
Intramural/Recreational sports:
Volleyball (2 sessions)
Basketball (2 sessions)
Broomball
Softball
Flag Football
Aerobics
Club sports for men:
Volleyball
Rugby
Lacrosse
Club sports for women:
Lacrosse
Rugby

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Bloomington (17 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: St. Paul (7 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Minneapolis (10 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: 41%
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: excellent
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 28% immediately
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Thomson West, Medtronic, Target Corp., KPMG, Northwest Airlines, Unisys Corp., Boston Scientific, The Salvation Army, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, Ramsey County, Fairview University Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, Hennepin County Medical Center, Wells Fargo, Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Deloitte & Touche
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Dr. Ralph Holman, Original research for Omega 3 Dawson McAllister, Radio Host, National Youth Minister



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