Tuition & Aid

International Students

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International Student Tuition & Fees

In-Person Students

Cost
Per Semester
Per Year
Tuition & Fees (12-18 hours)
$9,356
$18,731
Residence Hall & Meal Plan*
$5,404
$10,808
Estimated Cost for 2025-2026**
$14,760
$29,539

*Room and Meal Plan rates differ based on the chosen residence hall and meal plan.

**Estimated costs do no include individual course fees and books. Estimated costs also do not include health insurance should a student choose not to opt out.

Other In-Person Costs

Part-Time & Summer Tuition

Residence Hall Rates

Private rooms must be paid in full by financial aid or out of pocket prior to moving in

Residence Hall	Per Semester	Per Year
Private (Single) Room (West, McDonald)	$5,066	$10,132
Private (Single) Room (Prosser, University, Heritage)	$5,260	$10,520
Double Room (West, McDonald, Wildcat Cove)	$3,114	$6,228
Double Room (Prosser, University, Heritage)	$3,238	$6,476

Meal Plan Options
Full Meal Plan

This plan offers the lowest cost per meal and guarantees meals on a regular basis.

Meals per Week*..................................... 19
Dining Bucks** .................................... $0.00
Cost per Semester....................... $2,290.00

100 Block Meal Plan

Designed for commuters and students residing at Wildcat Cove who wish to eat in the Dining Hall or at other locations on campus as their schedule permits.

Total Meals* ........................................... 100
Dining Bucks** ................................ $130.00
Cost per Semester....................... $1,245.00

50 Block Meal Plan

Designed for commuters only who wish to eat in the Dining Hall or at other locations on campus as their schedule permits.

Total Meals* ............................................. 50
Dining Bucks** .................................. $60.00
Cost per Semester.......................... $660.00

15 Meal Plan

Designed for students who rarely eat breakfast or are absent from campus on the weekends.

Meals per Week*..................................... 15
Dining Bucks** .................................. $80.00
Cost per Semester ...................... $2,190.00

10 Meal Plan

Designed for students who may skip a meal during the week and who travel on the weekend.

Meals per Week*..................................... 10
Dining Bucks** ................................ $200.00
Cost per Semester ...................... $2,215.00

5 Meal Plan

Designed for commuters and on-campus students whose schedule only permits them to eat in the Dining Hall once a day (student teachers for example) and/or who would rather eat at another location on campus.

Meals per Week*....................................... 5
Dining Bucks** ................................ $475.00
Cost per Semester………………..$1,915.00

* In the Dining Hall
** Can be used at any dining location on campus

All students residing in campus housing must have a meal plan. There is no refund for meals missed. Any meals left unused will expire at the end of each semester, including “Dining Bucks”.

Meal plans are non-transferable.

If classes are confirmed in the student ePortal prior to selecting a meal plan the default plan rate will be automatically selected and cannot be changed.
Books
$34 per credit hour

Students enrolled in on-campus undergraduate programs will be charged for books based on their registered number of credit hours. PAR courses are excluded from this charge. Students can choose to opt-out of this book program no later than August 31, 2025.

For more information or to opt-out visit the Barnes and Noble Book Program website.

NUR courses are not included in this fee)
Student Insurance
All students are required to have health insurance coverage. If you already have a plan, you’ll need to submit proof and complete the waiver process online to avoid being charged for the university’s student insurance plan. All international students are required to purchase student insurance.

To waive the insurance, visit www.studentinsurance.com/Client/1415. Be sure to print or save your confirmation page—this is your proof that the waiver was submitted. Please note: uploading your insurance card alone won’t waive the charge.

2025–2026 Student Insurance Cost

Annual (Fall, Spring & Summer): $1,667
Fall Only: $735
Spring & Summer Only: $932

Important Note: Insurance must be paid in full by Financial Aid or out of pocket prior to class start or Athletic/Renaissance participation, whichever starts first.
Other Fees (if applicable)
Other Fees:

Drop/Withdrawal Fee: $25

Late Registration Fee (registration after August 15): $100

Audit a class: $263 per credit hour. Free if over age 65

Challenge Exam Credit: $80 per credit hour

Graduation Fee: $100

Overload hour charge:

$525 per credit hour for every hour over 18

Exempt from overload charge: MUP courses, PAR courses, Theater Practicum, REL 210, REL 310, REL 410, ESL Skills Workshop, MUS 380, MUS 381, MUS 480, MUS 481, COE 250

Class Fees:

Applied Music Fees (MUP courses / Private Music Lessons)

1 credit hour: $135

2 credit hours: $270

EDU - Praxis Test cost can be located at https://www.ets.org/ Add $20 for the study materials.

HEA 312: First Aid $40

HEA 330: Prevention Care of Athletic Injuries $30

HSC 230: Emergency Care in Sport and Physical Activity $35

Nursing Lab Fee: $100 --- NUR 300, NUR 311, NUR 322, NUR 326, NUR 334, NUR 410, NUR 414, NUR 418, NUR 424, NUR 430

NUR 326, NUR 334, NUR 422, NUR 424: $30 Drug Screen

NUR 422 Lab Fee: $110

NUR 311: Malpractice Insurance $18, ATI Test Fees $1650.00, Nursing Central $270, National Student Nurse Assoc. $50, Drug Screen $30

NUR 418: Malpractice Insurance $18, ATI Test Fees $1650.00, National Student Nurse Association $50, Drug Screen $30

PED 100: Martial Arts $50

SPM 452: Experiential Learning in Sports Management $100

First-Year Scholarships

First-Year Academic Merit Scholarships

All first-year students admitted to in-person programs are considered for Academic Merit Scholarships. These scholarships range from $4,000 to $12,000 and your application for admission serves as the application for these awards. Admitted students with academic credentials that meet or exceed a 3.0 cumulative GPA or test score of 20 ACT (if submitted) are considered competitive to receive these awards. Academic Merit Scholarships can be stacked with scholarship offers from either Athletics or the Renaissance program. Bethel Scholarships are only awarded for Fall and Spring semesters for up to ten semesters.

Scholarship
Amount per year
Presidential Honor
$12,000
Trustee Honor
$10,000
Provost Honor
$8,000
Deans Honor
$6,000
Bethel Honor
$4,000

Hendrix Scholarship

The Hendrix Scholarship competition is held each year in the early Spring semester for new first year students. The first-place winner receives a scholarship covering full tuition, fees, a double room, and meals. The second place winner receives a scholarship covering tuition and fees. To qualify for the competition, applicants must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative high school GPA or a 24 ACT/1190 SAT and must apply before December 1, 2025.

Students who qualify to compete will receive an invitation via email.

Transfer Scholarships

All transfer students admitted to in-person programs are considered for Academic Merit Scholarships. These scholarships range from $4,000 to $10,000 and your application for admission serves as the application for these awards. Admitted students with academic credentials that meet or exceed a 3.0 cumulative GPA are considered competitive to receive these awards. Academic Merit Scholarships can be stacked with scholarship offers from either Athletics or the Renaissance program. Bethel Scholarships are only awarded for Fall and Spring semesters for up to ten semesters.

Scholarship
Amount per year
Trustee Honor
$10,000
Provost Honor
$8,000
Deans Honor
$6,000
Bethel Honor
$4,000

Extracurricular Scholarships

These scholarships can be awarded to both first-year international students and transfer international students.

Athletic Scholarship

Athletic scholarships are available for all sports programs offered at Bethel University. Bethel’s Athletics program will review the student’s athletic background and determine eligibility for a potential scholarship offer based on talent and team needs. A contract must be renewed each year. Renewal is at the discretion of the coach and athletic director. This scholarship only combines with the Cumberland Presbyterian Grant, Contiguous County Grant, and Academic Merit Scholarships.

Renaissance Scholarship

Renaissance Participation Scholarships vary in amounts, and auditions are required. Scholarships are available for vocal, theatre, and instrumental talent as well as students involved in audio/visual production. This scholarship only combines with the Cumberland Presbyterian Grant, Contiguous County Grant, and Academic Merit Scholarships.

Part-time (1-11 hours) Tuition	$525 per credit hour
Incidental Fee Part-time	$57 per credit hour

Undergraduate Programs (excluding Nursing)	$263 per credit hour
Nursing Program	$525 per credit hour