Bethel University Cuts Tuition By $18K

ARDEN HILL, MN — Bethel University announced Monday it will cut its College of Arts & Sciences tuition from $44,050 to $25,990 for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The new tuition will more accurately reflect the actual cost of attending Bethel, addressing the growing confusion surrounding U.S. college pricing, according to the university.

"With a clear price, our goal is to empower students and their families to make informed decisions and focus on what truly matters: their education and their future," said Ross Allen, president of Bethel University, in a news release.

Starting fall 2025, the new tuition structure will apply to all current and incoming undergraduate students in Bethel's College of Arts & Sciences.

New students will start with the new rates, and returning students will have their financial aid packages adjusted to reflect the new, lower cost, the university promised.

"Our goal is to provide clarity amidst the complexities of higher education costs," Allen added. "By listing tuition at $25,990, we ensure that a Bethel education is attainable for more students of all backgrounds looking to become who they are called to be."