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The real 4-year cost of Bethel University

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Bethel University went from $20,596 to $33,320, an average of 2.9% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$36,271
Year 2$37,312
Year 3$38,383
Year 4$39,484
4-year total$151,451

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$111,451
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$77,044
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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