Cost of Attendance | Bethel University Student Financial Services Cost of Attendance Cost of Attendance Cost of Attendance Net Price Calculator Scholarships Financial Aid Account Billing & Payment Financial Aid Forms Satisfactory Academic Progress & Course Program of Study 2026-2027 Cost of Attendance In-Person Undergraduate Direct Costs Cost Per Year Tuition (Full-Time) $20,160 Residence Hall* $6,480 Meal Plan* $5,040 Total Estimated Cost** $31,680 *Residence Hall and Meal Plan rates can vary based on assigned residence hall and chosen meal plan. ** Estimated costs do not include course fees or books. See below for more information 2026-2027 In-Person Undergraduate Costs Per Semester Tuition (2026-2027) Fall and Spring Full-Time Tuition (12-18 Hours) $10,080 Per Semester Fall and Spring Part-Time Tuition (1-11 Hours) $650 Per Credit Hour Summer Tuition $650 Per Credit Hour Residence Hall Rates (2026-2027) 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) $5,070 $10,140 Private (Single) Room (Prosser, University, Heritage) $5,260 $10,520 Double Room (West, McDonald, Wildcat Cove) $3,120 $6,240 Double Room (Prosser, University, Heritage) $3,240 $6,480 Meal Plan Options (2026-2027) 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....................... $2,520.00 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 ...................... $2,410.00 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 ...................... $2,440.00 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………………..$2,110.00 100 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....................... $1,370.00 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.......................... $730.00 * 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. Other Fees (2026-2027) 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: $650 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 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 Books (2026-2027) $37 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 15, 2026. 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 (2026-2027) 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. 2026–2027 Student Insurance Cost Annual (Fall, Spring & Summer): $2,114 Fall Only: $932 Spring & Summer Only: $1,182 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. Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Direct Costs Bethel's Physician Assistant Program curriculum is 27 months, spread over 7 semesters. There are a total of 147 semester hours at approximately $723.81 per credit. The total direct cost for the program entering in January 2026 is $106,500. Click here to view the cost of attendance 2025-2026 Cost of Attendance In-Person Undergraduate Direct Costs Cost Per Year Tuition & Fees (Full-Time) $18,712 Residence Hall* $6,476 Meal Plan* $4,580 Total Estimated Cost** $29,768 *Residence Hall and Meal Plan rates can vary based on assigned residence hall and chosen meal plan. ** Estimated costs do not include course fees or books. See below for more information 2025-2026 In-Person Undergraduate Costs Per Semester Tuition (2026-2027) Fall and Spring Full-Time Tuition (12-18 Hours) $10,080 Per Semester Fall and Spring Part-Time Tuition (1-11 Hours) $650 Per Credit Hour Summer Tuition $650 Per Credit Hour Residence Hall Rates (2026-2027) 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) $5,070 $10,140 Private (Single) Room (Prosser, University, Heritage) $5,260 $10,520 Double Room (West, McDonald, Wildcat Cove) $3,120 $6,240 Double Room (Prosser, University, Heritage) $3,240 $6,480 Meal Plan Options (2026-2027) 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....................... $2,520.00 100 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....................... $1,370.00 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.......................... $730.00 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 ...................... $2,410.00 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 ...................... $2,440.00 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………………..$2,110.00 * 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. Other Fees (2026-2027) 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: $650 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 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 Books (2026-2027) $37 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, 2026. 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 (2026-2027) 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. 2026–2027 Student Insurance Cost Annual (Fall, Spring & Summer): $2,114 Fall Only: $932 Spring & Summer Only: $1,182 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. Dual Enrollment Undergraduate Direct Costs Cost Per Credit Hour Tuition $194.25 per hour Fees: $25 Drop/Withdrawal Fee Adult Degree Undergraduate Direct Costs Includes all Associates & Bachelors Adult Degree programs Tuition & Fees Cost Tuition $361 per hour Military & First Responders $288 per hour Other Fees: Application Fee: $30 Graduation Fee: $100 Drop/Withdrawal Fee: $25 Challenge Exam Credit: $80 per credit hour Porfolio Credit: $80 per credit hour Graduate Degree Direct Costs Includes the Master Science in Criminal Justice, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Education Tuition & Fees Master of Business Administration MS in Criminal Justice MA in Education Tuition $650 per hour $541 per hour $534 per hour Military & First Responders $488 per hour $405 per hour N/A Other Fees: Application Fee: $75 Graduation Fee: $100 Drop/Withdrawal Fee: $25 Challenge Exam Credit: $80 per credit hour Porfolio Credit: $80 per credit hour Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Direct Costs Bethel's Physician Assistant Program curriculum is 27 months, spread over 7 semesters. There are a total of 147 semester hours at approximately $723.81 per credit. The total direct cost for the program entering in January 2026 is $106,500. Fees: Application Fee: $75 Graduation Fee: $100 Drop Fee: $25 Click here to view the cost of attendance Need Help? We’ve got folks ready to help. Call (731) 352-4000 or send us an email