Tuition & Aid
Graduate & Professional Students
Invest in your future: learn about graduate student tuition and financial aid.
2025-2026 Per Credit Hour Tuition Rates for Graduate Programs
Below are the tuition rates for the 2025-2026 year effective August 2025. Please note that other costs and fees are associated with attending. If you have any questions or need help finding and applying for financial aid, the Bethel University Financial Aid Office is here to help.
Program
Cost
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
$14,000 per semester
Master of Arts in Education
$534 per credit hour
Master of Business Administration
$650 per credit hour ($488 per credit hour for military/911 students)
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
$541 per credit hour ($405 per credit hour for military/911 students)
Master of Arts in Education
30-hour program (includes all programs)
Tuition for 2025-2026 is $534 per credit hour and includes:
- All technology
- Book charges
Cost of Attendance Per Term
The costs listed below are not direct costs charged to a student's account. These amounts are estimated costs that a student could incur while attending Bethel.
Expense
Cost
Tuition
$4,806
Living Expenses
$13,776
Misc. Personal Expenses
$1,440
Transportation
$2,400
Internet
$300
Loan Fees
$50
Total
$22,772
Other Fees
Fee
Cost
Application Fee
$75
Enrollment Deposit, if accepted
$250 (non-refundable)
Graduation Fee
$100
Drop/Withdrawal Fee
$25
Master of Business Administration
36 Hour Program
Tuition for 2025-2026 is $650 per credit hour and includes:
- All course fees
- All required textbooks and course materials
- 24/7 tutorial support
Military and 911 students receive a discounted tuition rate of $488 per credit hour.
Cost of Attendance per Term
The costs listed below are not direct costs charged to a student's account. These amounts are estimated costs that a student could incur while attending Bethel.
Expense
Cost
Tuition
$5,850
Living Expenses
$13,776
Misc. Personal Expenses
$1,440
Internet
$300
Loan Fees
$50
Total
$21,416
Other Fees
Fee
Cost
Application Fee
$75
Graduation Fee
$100
Challenge Exam Credit
$80
Portfolio Credit
$80
Drop/Withdrawal Fee
$25
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
36 Hour Program
Tuition for 2025-2026 is $541 per credit hour and includes:
- All course fees
- All required textbooks and course materials
Military and 911 students receive a discounted tuition rate of $405 per credit hour.
Cost of Attendance per Term
The costs listed below are not direct costs charged to a student's account. These amounts are estimated costs that a student could incur while attending Bethel.
Expense
Cost
Tuition
$4,869
Living Expenses
$12,054
Misc. Personal Expenses
$1,260
Internet
$262.50
Loan Fees
$50.00
Total
$18,495.50
Other Fees
Fee
Cost
Application Fee
$75
Graduation Fee
$100
Challenge Exam Credit
$80
Portfolio Credit
$80
Drop/Withdrawal Fee
$25
Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies
Tuition for 2025-2026 is $14,000 per semester
Cost of Attendance per Term
The costs listed below are not direct costs charged to a student's account. These amounts are estimated costs that a student could incur while attending Bethel.
Expense
Didactic Semester Cost
Clinical Semester Cost
Tuition
$14,000
$14,000
Books & Fees
$1,550
$1,550
Living Expenses
$8,985
$8,985
Health Insurance
$875
$875
Misc. Personal Expenses
$900
$900
Loan Fees
$50
$50
Transportation
$1,907
$2,073
TOTAL
$28,267
$28,433
Other Fees
Fee
Cost
Application Fee
$75
Enrollment Deposit, if accepted
$1,000 (non-refundable)
Graduation Fee
$70
Drop Fee
$25 per course
Tuition Payment Options
Students are required to pay all tuition and fees at the beginning of each term, and registration is not complete until all fees are paid.
Helpful Resources
We're Here to Help
If you have any questions or need help finding and applying for financial aid, the Bethel University Financial Aid Office is here to help.
Financial Aid Office
Phone: (844) 415-2151
Email: studentsupport@bethelu.edu
Veterans Benefits: (931) 551-4150
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