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Bethel College (KS) acceptance rate and admissions profile

Bethel College (KS) is a private college in Kansas that admits most qualified applicants (around 94%), which puts it in the accessible range. A rate like this means it admits most qualified applicants; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Use this page to see what Bethel College (KS) weighs, where it ranks among Kansas schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
94%
Accessible
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Private
Kansas
Selectivity in state
#23
of 25 in KS
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Will I get into Bethel College (KS)?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Bethel College (KS), plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Bethel College (KS)?

At Bethel College (KS), your real chance depends on far more than the published 94% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Bethel College (KS) in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Bethel College (KS) hard to get into?

Bethel College (KS) is accessible: it admits most qualified applicants, with about a 94% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Bethel College (KS)?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Bethel College (KS), but admitted students span a wide GPA range, with many in the 2.8 to 3.5 band. Bethel College (KS) reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Bethel College (KS)?

Bethel College (KS) does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Bethel College (KS).

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What Bethel College (KS) looks for

What Bethel College (KS) weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Bethel College (KS) signals that it values rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Bethel College (KS)'s reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Class rank
Considered
Standardized test scores
Important
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Interview
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Alumni / legacy relation
Considered
Geographical residence
Considered
State residency
Considered
Religious affiliation / commitment
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered

SAT score positioning at Bethel College (KS)

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability — your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Bethel College (KS)
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How Bethel College (KS) compares in Kansas

Bethel College (KS) ranks #23 most selective of 25 schools in Kansas in our database.

Among the 25 Kansas schools we track, Bethel College (KS) ranks #23 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like Sterling College (48%) and Central Christian College (53%) sit nearby, which makes Kansas a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

Sterling College
48%acceptance · KS
Central Christian College
53%acceptance · KS
Central Christian College of Kansas
53%acceptance · KS
Friends University
55%acceptance · KS
Bethany College (KS)
56%acceptance · KS
Hesston College
65%acceptance · KS
Tabor College
65%acceptance · KS
Kansas Wesleyan University
72%acceptance · KS
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Similar to Bethel College (KS)

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Bethel College (KS) is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Barton College, Coker University, and Davis & Elkins College. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

Barton College
94%acceptance · NC
Coker University
94%acceptance · SC
Davis & Elkins College
94%acceptance · WV
George Fox University
94%acceptance · OR
Ohio Dominican University
94%acceptance · OH
Columbia International University
94%acceptance · SC

Frequently asked questions

What does Bethel College (KS) value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Bethel College (KS) weighs rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA, and standardized test scores most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Bethel College (KS) consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Bethel College (KS)'s full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Bethel College (KS)?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Bethel College (KS) specifically.

Is Bethel College (KS) test-optional?

Test-optional policies change year to year, so confirm Bethel College (KS)'s current policy on its official admissions site. If you do submit scores, the admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120; if you do not, more weight falls on your GPA, course rigor, and essays.

Acceptance rate and admitted test ranges reflect publicly reported data (U.S. Department of Education / NCES IPEDS / Common Data Sets). Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.