Is Bethel University a Christian college?

Yes. Bethel University is a Christian college.

What is Bethel University’s Compass Score?

69 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at Bethel University?

Chapel is listed at Cole Chapel and third floor of Campbell Hall. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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Bethel University

McKenzie, TN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Presbyterian and Reformed

Real cost

Average price after aid $12,595 a year

Median debt at graduation: $27,249 (all students)

Estimate your own price · the college’s net price calculator

Bethel University is a private, Christ-centered university in McKenzie, Tennessee. Chapel is held on Tuesdays and communion on Thursdays, and full-time freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to attend a set number of services each semester. The Christian Studies major includes Old and New Testament courses, and the university lists campus ministries, mission trips and a mission and outreach office.

Faith life at a glance

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Full-time freshmen, sophomores and juniors must attend weekly services, which can be Chapel on Tuesdays or Communion on Thursdays at 11 a.m.

Source: bethelu.edu

Where do I find community?

Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets Mondays at 9 p.m. in the Odom Hall lecture room.

Source: bethelu.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Students can join community engagement programs such as Freshman Good Works, and each required worship service earns an hour of community service.

Source: bethelu.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

In Tennessee

Academic Excellence

C+

38 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score35%
First-year retention 20% of score54%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 972 · ACT 18
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score15 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$5,542

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

82 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekTwice a week (Chapel on Tuesdays and Communion service on Thursdays each week. No Sunday worship is held on campus.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “This requirement can be fulfilled by attending the Chapel service on Tuesdays or the Communion service on Thursdays.”
  Weekly worship is held on Tuesdays (Chapel) and Thursdays (Communion).
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Required for full-time traditional freshmen (12 services per semester), sophomores (6) and juniors (3).)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All full-time traditional undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to attend the weekly services.”
  Full-time traditional freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to attend the weekly chapel services.
  “12 services per semester”
  Freshmen must attend 12 chapel services per semester.
Yes:
Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets weekly on Mondays at 9:00 PM for fellowship and worship; recorded as a weekly worship night.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets once a week on Mondays at 9:00 PM in the Lecture Room of the Odom Hall building.”
  Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets weekly on Mondays at 9:00 PM in Odom Hall.
Not enough information:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
1. Chaplains | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chaplains · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Dr. Anne Hames is the Dean of the Chapel for the University.”
  Dr. Anne Hames is the Dean of the Chapel.
  “Rev. Garrett Burns is the Chaplain of the University.”
  Rev. Garrett Burns is the Chaplain of the University.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Communion Services are every Thursday at 11:00 AM in Cole Chapel on the third floor of Campbell Hall.”
  Communion services are held every Thursday at 11:00 AM in Cole Chapel.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (2 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 1 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

N/A

Bible and theology

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

Not enough information:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies, College of Arts and Sciences.)
Sources (1)
1. Christian Studies, B.A. | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/christian-studies-b-a · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The major takes you into Scripture, theology, church history, and ethics”
  The Christian Studies B.A. covers Scripture, theology, church history and ethics.
  “REL 311 or REL 323, Old Testament Studies”
  The Christian Studies B.A. includes an Old Testament course.
  “REL 313 or REL 314, New Testament Studies”
  The Christian Studies B.A. includes a New Testament course.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Christian community

88 of 100 points · 4 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Three named staff on official pages: the Dean of the Chapel, the Chaplain of the University, and the Mission and Outreach Coordinator.)
Sources (2)
1. Chaplains | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chaplains · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Dr. Anne Hames is the Dean of the Chapel for the University.”
  Dr. Anne Hames is the Dean of the Chapel.
  “Rev. Garrett Burns is the Chaplain of the University.”
  Rev. Garrett Burns is the Chaplain of the University.
2. Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Mission and Outreach Coordinator”
  Chris Esch is the Mission and Outreach Coordinator.
Not enough information:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Listed student ministries include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Campus Crusade for Christ, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Wesley Fellowship, IGNITE and COGIC Fellowship.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets once a week on Mondays at 9:00 PM in the Lecture Room of the Odom Hall building.”
  Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets weekly on Mondays at 9:00 PM in Odom Hall.
  “Campus Crusade for Christ”
  Campus Crusade for Christ is a listed campus ministry.
  “Join your fellow students by reaching out and encouraging spiritual growth through the Gospel.”
  Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a listed campus ministry.
  “The Wesley Foundation at Bethel University exists to offer Christian community rooted in Wesleyan values”
  Wesley Fellowship is a listed campus ministry.
  “COGIC Fellowship is a Christian organization in the Holiness-Pentecostal tradition.”
  COGIC Fellowship is a listed Christian student organization.
  “unite, strengthen, and encourage Apostolic-Pentecostal students”
  IGNITE is a listed Apostolic-Pentecostal student ministry.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Not enough information:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
Sources (1)
1. Christian Life | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Most churches will gladly provide transportation to students who do not have a car on campus.”
  Local churches provide transportation for students without cars.
  “Several churches have created special programs especially for our students”
  Several local churches have programs for Bethel students, including an adopt-a-student program.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Dean of the Chapel is the university's senior leader for chapel and spiritual life.)
Sources (1)
1. Chaplains | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chaplains · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Dr. Anne Hames is the Dean of the Chapel for the University.”
  Dr. Anne Hames is the Dean of the Chapel.

Missions and service

68 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (A Mission and Outreach office, with a Mission and Outreach Coordinator and a Director of Community Engagement.)
Sources (2)
1. Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Mission and Outreach Coordinator”
  Chris Esch is the Mission and Outreach Coordinator.
2. Missions | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “For more information or to volunteer, contact Bethel's Director of Community Engagement Garrett Burns”
  The Director of Community Engagement coordinates student volunteer and service programs.
  “join one of the many Community Engagement Programs, including Freshman Good Works, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Servant Leaders, and more”
  Students may join community engagement programs such as Freshman Good Works and Servant Leaders.
Partly:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Community service hours can replace a missed chapel service; this is an option, not a curriculum requirement.)
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “giving an hour of community service for each required worship service”
  Students may substitute community service hours, framed as putting the love of Christ into action, for a missed chapel service.
Partly:
Missions trips offered to studentsSome (International mission trips are offered; the page describes recent trips without a yearly count.)
Sources (1)
1. Missions | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Recent trips have drawn Bethel faculty, students, alumni, and friends to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, and Cuba.”
  International mission trips have recently been offered to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia and Cuba.
Partly:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
Sources (1)
1. Missions | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Ministerial Alliance is a collection of 31 churches in Carroll and Benton counties”
  Students can volunteer with a ministerial alliance of 31 local churches.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
Sources (1)
1. Missions | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Recent trips have drawn Bethel faculty, students, alumni, and friends to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, and Cuba.”
  International mission trips have recently been offered to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia and Cuba.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “giving an hour of community service for each required worship service”
  Students may substitute community service hours, framed as putting the love of Christ into action, for a missed chapel service.

Strengths

Chapel and communion are held on campus each week, and full-time freshmen, sophomores and juniors attend a set number of services each semester.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All full-time traditional undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to attend the weekly services.”
  Full-time traditional freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to attend the weekly chapel services.
  “This requirement can be fulfilled by attending the Chapel service on Tuesdays or the Communion service on Thursdays.”
  Weekly worship is held on Tuesdays (Chapel) and Thursdays (Communion).
  “12 services per semester”
  Freshmen must attend 12 chapel services per semester.
The Christian Studies B.A. includes Old and New Testament courses, along with theology, church history and ethics.
Sources (1)
1. Christian Studies, B.A. | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/academics/degrees-and-programs/christian-studies-b-a · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The major takes you into Scripture, theology, church history, and ethics”
  The Christian Studies B.A. covers Scripture, theology, church history and ethics.
  “REL 311 or REL 323, Old Testament Studies”
  The Christian Studies B.A. includes an Old Testament course.
  “REL 313 or REL 314, New Testament Studies”
  The Christian Studies B.A. includes a New Testament course.
Several student ministries are listed, with a mission and outreach office and recent international mission trips.
Sources (3)
1. Campus Ministries | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Campus Crusade for Christ”
  Campus Crusade for Christ is a listed campus ministry.
  “Join your fellow students by reaching out and encouraging spiritual growth through the Gospel.”
  Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a listed campus ministry.
2. Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Mission and Outreach Coordinator”
  Chris Esch is the Mission and Outreach Coordinator.
3. Missions | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Recent trips have drawn Bethel faculty, students, alumni, and friends to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia, and Cuba.”
  International mission trips have recently been offered to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia and Cuba.

Concerns

No Sunday morning worship service is held on campus; the university directs students to local churches.
Sources (1)
1. Christian Life | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “No, we do not. As members of the larger Christian community”
  The university does not hold a Sunday morning worship service on campus.
Chapel requirements apply to freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
Sources (1)
1. Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All full-time traditional undergraduate freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are required to attend the weekly services.”
  Full-time traditional freshmen, sophomores and juniors are required to attend the weekly chapel services.

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Campus ministry home

Christian Life: Chapel and Chaplains

Address: 325 Cherry Avenue, McKenzie, TN 38201
Distance from campus: less than 0.1 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
Facilities: chapel (Cole Chapel, third floor of Campbell Hall)

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Campus ministry

Sources (4)

Chaplains | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chaplains · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Dr. Anne Hames is the Dean of the Chapel for the University.”
Dr. Anne Hames is the Dean of the Chapel.
“Rev. Garrett Burns is the Chaplain of the University.”
Rev. Garrett Burns is the Chaplain of the University.
Campus Ministries | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets once a week on Mondays at 9:00 PM in the Lecture Room of the Odom Hall building.”
Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets weekly on Mondays at 9:00 PM in Odom Hall.
“Join your fellow students by reaching out and encouraging spiritual growth through the Gospel.”
Baptist Collegiate Ministry is a listed campus ministry.
Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Mission and Outreach Coordinator”
Chris Esch is the Mission and Outreach Coordinator.
Missions | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“For more information or to volunteer, contact Bethel's Director of Community Engagement Garrett Burns”
The Director of Community Engagement coordinates student volunteer and service programs.

Christian clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 3 off campus, 5 location not published

Service 4

International mission tripsOff campus
Recent trips to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Colombia and Cuba.
bethelu.edu
Ministerial Alliance volunteeringOff campus
Volunteer with a ministerial alliance of 31 local churches.
bethelu.edu
United Neighbors (McKenzie)Off campus
Emergency food provision for the surrounding community.
bethelu.edu
Community Engagement Programs
Programs including Freshman Good Works, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Servant Leaders.
bethelu.edu

Clubs and groups 5

Fellowship of Christian AthletesOn campus
Mondays, 9:00 PM
Weekly fellowship and worship in Odom Hall.
bethelu.edu
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Campus ministry for spiritual growth through the Gospel.
bethelu.edu
Campus Crusade for Christ
Campus ministry listed.
bethelu.edu
Wesley Fellowship
Christian community rooted in Wesleyan values.
bethelu.edu
IGNITE and COGIC Fellowship
Student fellowships for Apostolic-Pentecostal and Holiness-Pentecostal students.
bethelu.edu, bethelu.edu

Worship and prayer 2

Chapel (Tuesdays)On campus
Tuesdays (time not stated on the page)
Weekly chapel service; required for full-time freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
bethelu.edu
Communion serviceOn campus
Thursdays, 11:00 AM
Weekly communion service in Cole Chapel; can fulfil the chapel requirement.
bethelu.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

Thursday11:00 AMCole Chapel, third floor of Campbell Hall · Communion service, every week.

Worship night 1

Monday9:00 PMLecture Room, Odom Hall · Fellowship of Christian Athletes, weekly fellowship and worship; open to everyone.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Chapel | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Communion Services are every Thursday at 11:00 AM in Cole Chapel on the third floor of Campbell Hall.”
Communion services are held every Thursday at 11:00 AM in Cole Chapel.
Campus Ministries | Bethel Universitybethelu.edu/student-life/christian-life/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets once a week on Mondays at 9:00 PM in the Lecture Room of the Odom Hall building.”
Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets weekly on Mondays at 9:00 PM in Odom Hall.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$11,871
$30,001–$48,000	$17,356
$48,001–$75,000	$11,713
$75,001–$110,000	$10,473
Over $110,000	$15,163

Full cost of attendance before aid: $31,203 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	2,719
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 56% · Women 44%
First-generation students College Scorecard	51%
Total students	2,974
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$12,595
Cost of attendance (per year)	$31,203
Median federal debt at graduation	$27,249
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	35%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years	16%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	18%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	34%
First-year retention	54%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$47,482
Admission rate	60%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	$30
Financial aid priority deadline College website, 2026-27	February 1
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $746 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	32%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 830–1120ACT 15–21

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	972
SAT reading & writing	410–570
SAT math	420–550
ACT composite	15–21
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 47 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Nursing	$80,794
Homeland Security	$79,079
Criminal justice	$62,967
Business administration	$60,102
Kinesiology and exercise science	$48,730

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Allied health, Arts management, Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Biology, Business (general), Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, Ecology and evolutionary biology, English, Fine arts, Health sciences, History, Human services, Interdisciplinary studies, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Mathematics, Music, Other psychology, Pre-health, Psychology, Religious Music and Worship, Religious studies, Secondary education, Sociology, Special education, Teacher education, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Business	37%
Criminal justice and security	35%
Health professions	6%
Parks, recreation and fitness	6%
Education	5%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Town
Part-time undergraduates	5%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	19%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$10,538
Sports	NAIA · Mid-South Conference
Students per faculty member	15 to 1
Faculty who are full-time	100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$5,318IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 34% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Nashville International Airport (BNA)About 103 miles away · about 2 hours 45 minutes by car
Town population	5,631Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	Nashville-DavidsonAbout 97 miles away · about 2 hours 30 minutes by car
Typical weather	38°F in January · 79°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Huntingdon Wtp, TN, about 11 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.17	0.04
Burglary	0.17	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.17	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

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Questions families ask

Is Bethel University a Christian college?: Yes. Bethel University is a Christian college.
What is Bethel University’s Compass Score?: 69 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Bethel University?: Chapel is listed at Cole Chapel and third floor of Campbell Hall. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 219718
Carnegie classification: Master's university (larger programs)
Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Cumberland Presbyterian
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Clubs and groups 5

Worship and prayer 2

Chapel, worship and prayer

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