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• LocationMcKenzie, The United States
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Bethel University is a private, Christ-centred, four-year university in McKenzie, Tennessee (United States). Established in 1842, it has been affiliated with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church since its founding, and it is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. The university reports about 3,000 enrolled students and a 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Besides the McKenzie campus, it has a site in Paris, Tennessee, for its Physician Assistant programme and an online platform.

Teaching is organised in three colleges:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Health Sciences
• College of Professional Studies (online programmes for adult learners)

Bethel offers more than 50 undergraduate programmes and five graduate and professional programmes. Students from more than 41 countries study there. International applicants can use the university's online application or the Common Application, and in-person first-year students are considered for merit scholarships of US$4,000 to US$12,000 per year. Students live in residence halls on campus, and the Renaissance performing arts programme and 21 NAIA sports teams also award scholarships.

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325 Cherry Avenue, McKenzie, TN, The United States, 38201

• Business and technology: Accounting, Management, Sport Management, Human Resource Management, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Information Technology
• Sciences: Biology (several tracks, including Wildlife Sciences and Pre-Professional Health), Chemistry, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Forensic Science
• Health: Nursing (direct-entry B.S.N.), Exercise Science, Fitness and Wellness
• Social sciences and humanities: Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, History, English, Christian Studies, Art
• Music: Music, Music Business, Music Education, Music Production
• Education: Interdisciplinary Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Exceptional Learning and Development

Associate degrees and online programmes (e.g. Business, Criminal Justice, Emergency Services Management) are also offered.

• Master of Business Administration (online)
• Master of Science in Criminal Justice (online)
• Master of Arts in Education, including Leadership Excellence (online)
• Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (27 months over seven semesters, Paris campus)

International undergraduate applicants:

• Submit the Bethel online application or the Common Application, with a non-refundable US$30 fee
• Have secondary school (and any university) transcripts evaluated by a NACES or AICE member, with a GPA on a 4.0 scale; student-athletes use InCred
• ACT or SAT scores are optional with a weighted GPA of 2.25 or above, and required below it
• Prove English proficiency if English is not their native language

Application deadlines: 31 July (fall), 15 December (spring) and 15 May (summer).

Applicants whose native language is not English need one of: TOEFL iBT 65 (paper-based 513), iTEP 3.6, an International English Language Test (IELTS) score of 5 overall and in each area, or Duolingo 80 if TOEFL is not available. Alternatively, a committee can assess English in a video and audio interview.

Estimated costs for international in-person undergraduates, 2026-27 academic year:

• Tuition and fees (12-18 credit hours): US$10,080 per semester, US$20,160 per year
• Residence hall and meal plan: US$5,760 per semester, US$11,520 per year
• Total: US$31,680 per year, excluding course fees and books

Part-time tuition is US$650 per credit hour. International students must buy student insurance (US$2,114 per year in 2026-27).

First-year students admitted to in-person programmes, including international students, are automatically considered for Academic Merit Scholarships of US$4,000 to US$12,000 per year (competitive with a 3.0 GPA or ACT 20); transfer students can receive US$4,000 to US$10,000. These can be combined with Athletics or Renaissance (performing arts) scholarships. The annual Hendrix Scholarship competition awards full tuition, fees, room and meals to its winner. The university states that 98% of students receive financial aid.

Students can live in residence halls on the McKenzie campus (West, McDonald, Prosser, University, Heritage and Wildcat Cove) in single or double rooms. In 2026-27 a double room costs about US$6,240 to US$6,480 per year and a single room US$10,140 to US$10,520. Residents must take a meal plan; the Café is the central dining hall.

https://www.bethelu.edu/admissions/international