Bethel University will decrease the tuition cost for new and returning undergraduate students in the College of Arts & Sciences program from $44,050 to $25,990, according to an email from President Ross Allen on Monday. These tuition rates will go into effect for the 2025-2026 school year. 

“This price repositioning is designed to bring much-needed transparency to the cost of attending Bethel,” Allen wrote in the email. 

What does this update mean for current students?

Returning students’ tuition for the 2025-26 academic year will decrease to $25,990, an $18,060 drop from the previous year. However, their financial aid will shift accordingly, so returning students will see minimal changes in their overall tuition cost, according to Allen.

What does this update mean for new students?

Allen wrote that new students’ tuition will change to $25,990, making the actual price of attending Bethel clearer. Their financial aid will also be adjusted accordingly. 

 If current students have questions about their tuition costs for the 2025-2026 school year, they can reach out to their financial aid counselor at [email protected].

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