Bethel University is rooted in Christian higher education and has been a leader in educating young men and women through a Christian worldview for over a century. Here are a few reasons why you should check out BU:
Rooted in Rich History
Since 1842, Bethel University has held a noteworthy place in Tennessee history. The school survived turbulent times during the Civil War, the Great Depression, a physical relocation to accommodate railroad construction, and major expansions in its academic offerings and student population.
Today, Bethel University is a co-ed school with a campus in McKenzie, Tennessee and with several satellite locations — plus online programs that can be completed from anywhere! In the last 10 years alone, the student body has quadrupled. Despite its growth, Bethel hasn't lost its close-knit feel. Faculty and administrators accommodate students from 24 states and 21 countries, while maintaining a student/teacher ratio of 18 to 1.
Momentum into the Future
Bethel's penchant for adaptability shines through with each new academic program — courses of study created for modern success and workforce relevance. Bethel faculty and administration ensure that the academics are always rooted in BU's longstanding principles of excellence. Bethel's newest online degrees are also premier programs for 21st century careers.
Our unique programs have exactly what working professionals need:
- Relevant course work
- Virtual classroom experience
- Highly qualified professors and top industry professionals
- Collaboration and connections to other student professionals
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Accreditation
Bethel University is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Benefits
Benefit from Bethel University's status as one of the most comprehensive, interdenominational Christian universities in the nation. For well over century, Bethel has provided students a close-knit community that helps personally transform students so that they in turn can go transform the world. BU places a major emphasis on academic excellence, and this shows through their ranking as one of the top 15 Midwestern universities in the 2010 U.S.News & World Report’s listing of “America’s Best Colleges.” They offer a highly respected BS in Organizational Leadership as well as an MBA program online both of which are aimed at producing managers and business executives that are both talented and ethical. In either of these outstanding programs, you will have the opportunity to be part of a close-knit online community that will prepare you to be a compassionate and accomplished leader.
Financial Assistance
Bethel University offers many types of special financial aid programs to meet the needs of their students, regardless of a student's financial ability. The university offers all applicable application forms online as well as many useful links and publications to help you learn all there is to know about the financial aid process. You can receive grants, loans, outside scholarships or departmental scholarships to help pay for your Bethel University education. Bethel also provides helpful links to many outside sources of funding that can also help students in need. If you have any questions regarding the financial aid process you can reach Bethel's dedicated financial aid staff over the phone or through e-mail.
