Start Your Next Chapter
At Bethel University, located in Mishawaka, Indiana, we intentionally guide students through spiritual and academic growth, helping them find their calling so they can transform the world, while building relationships to last a lifetime.
8 in 10
students are involved in mentoring or discipleship groups
100%
of students receive some form of financial assistance
22K hrs
of community service by students during the academic year
52
Team National Championships for Bethel Pilots including NAIA and NCCAA
Be True.
A Bethel University education is built on a foundation of being true to God and His Word. Whether in chapel, the classroom, or the dorm, you will find opportunities to grow spiritually.
Be Blue.
Invest in the Bethel community and build relationships that will enrich, challenge and propel you forward.
Be You.
Become the you that God created you to be, leaning into your unique skills and abilities so you can live out your calling and transform the world around you.
Admissions & Financial Aid
College is an investment in your future, but it’s not one you must make alone. Our Financial Aid staff is here to help guide you through the financial aid process. Together we can explore all available aid options to help you reach your educational goals.
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Affordable Bethel Education
Bethel University’s Pilot Promise now offers FREE tuition for eligible low-income Indiana students.
Bethel University Pilots
Through a faith-based approach to athletic competition, we are committed to transforming lives and equipping our student-athletes to become servant leaders who positively influence their teams, the campus, and the world for Christ.
“It’s one thing to learn things in a book. It’s another thing to experience the human body. [My cadaver internship has] really expanded my knowledge of what actually happens in surgery.”
Featured News
Bethel University Announces New Professors in STEM
Sean McGuinness, Ph.D., joins Bethel University as an assistant professor of physics, bringing a dynamic blend of research, teaching, and national service experience. Most recently a professor at Ivy Tech Community College, McGuinness also spent three years with the...
Bethel University named to Money Magazine’s “Best Colleges in America 2025” list
Bethel has been named to Money Magazine’s 2025 list of “Best Colleges,” ranked by value, earning four out of five stars for value on this year’s list based on graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid and alumni salaries.
Enjoying Sweet Success and Giving Back
Alumnus Bob Jaques ’00, franchise owner of Ritter’s Frozen Custard on Main Street in Mishawaka, Ind., celebrates 20 years selling frozen custard and is the top-selling Ritter’s in Indiana.
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Visit Bethel University
The best way to experience Bethel is through a personalized campus visit! Meet with a professor or athletic coach, tour campus and learn more about the admission process. We offer individual, group and virtual visit options throughout the year so you can find the one that fits you best.