International Students Application Process

We're excited that you're considering Bethel University. This page will walk you through the applications and admissions process for international students.

If you have any questions about the application and enrollment process, please contact our Admissions Office at: 844-Bethel1 or email at admissions@bethelu.edu.

Complete the Online Application.

Once complete, each student must pay a $30 application fee. You may pay fees directly to the Business Office at 325 Cherry Ave. McKenzie, TN 38201, by calling (731) 352-4050, or online at Bethel Payments.

Within two weeks of your application submission, we will notify you of our admissions decision.

Students whose native language is not English must meet one of the following valid scores:

• A score of 513 on the TOEFL paper-based exam.
• A score of 183 on the TOEFL computer-based exam.
• A score of 65 on the TOEFL internet-based exam.
• A score 3.6 on the ITEP exam
• A score of 5 overall and 5 in each exam area on the International English Language Test.
• Score of 80 or above on DUOLINGO, if TOEFL is not available.

OR: the prospective student agrees to participate in a video and audio interview with a committee which will evaluate the level in which the prospective student can demonstrate adequate English language communication skills with the committee.

ACT or SAT Scores

• Request your official ACT/SAT scores to be sent to Bethel University directly from your school guidance counselor/records or registrar’s office. These may also be requested from www.act.org or www.collegeboard.org.

Official Transcript from the High School (Secondary School) you Attended.

Where applicable, your transcript must include an English translation. You may be required to pay an additional fee if one of the following outside services is needed to evaluate any supporting documents. We require all transcripts to be evaluated by one of the following services:

• World Education Services (WES): Course by course evaluation $160.
• American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO): Course by course evaluation $190.
  
  Use of other services is subject to approval by the Bethel University Registrar.

InCred Evaluation

InCred implemented new price points for updated evaluations. After having received an initial completed evaluation, students may pay an update fee for evaluation of further documentation from the same institution(s). The fee to update each evaluation type are as follows:

• Basic evaluation update: $45
• Course-by-Course evaluation update: $80

Students have the option to purchase an update when they initially purchase their application at combined rates that include the initial evaluation and update together:

• Basic Evaluation with update: $140
• Course-by-Course with update: $270

Please note: Students who registered and paid for their InCred applications prior to October 27 are not subject to the fee increase.

Contact admissions for more information at 844-Bethel1 or email at admissions@bethelu.edu

Immunization records are required documents. Immunization Requirements for admission are:

• TDAP
• MMR
• Varicella
• Meningitis

Send immunization records to our Immunization Coordinator at eschc@bethelu.edu or fax (731) 352-6804. Call (731) 352-4291 with questions.

All international students are required to purchase the Bethel International Student Health Insurance. Please email direct questions concerning insurance coverage to insurance@bethelu.edu or call (731) 352-6923.

In addition, each student opting to live on campus must pay the following fees: 

• $175 Housing Deposit
• $15 Residence Hall Fee

You may pay fees directly to the Business Office at 325 Cherry Ave. McKenzie, TN 38201, by calling (731) 352-4050, or online at Bethel Payments.