C
Average
Score: 46/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
41/100 · earnings-weighted

Bethel College-North Newton

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 North Newton, Kansas 67117
Bethel College-North Newton campus, North Newton, KS
Bethel College-North Newton campus, North Newton, KS. Photo: JonHarder, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 43%
Outcomes
C+
60/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C
51/100
Experience
A
88/100
Prestige
F
17/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

502
Total Enrollment
43%
Graduation Rate
60%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
96%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Bethel College-North Newton, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$49,898
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,808
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$24,000
Median debt at graduation
41.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
22
Median ACT
40.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 48% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 36th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KS wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Bethel College-North Newton

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$68,369$75,293-15%#878 of 966#887$15,000
Business/Commerce$34,879$48,612-29%#258 of 271#258$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Bethel College-North Newton Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $247,462
  • Avg rent near campus: $927/mo — vs ~$557/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 66866 (5.8% cap, Peabody)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $33,762 $33,762
Room $5,016
Board $5,324
Total Cost (On-Campus) $52,520 $52,520

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
51%
Receive Pell Grants
77%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

502
Total Students
46%
Women
97%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 53%
Hispanic 17%
Black 17%
Asian 2%
Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 94%
Hybrid (Some Online) 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 97%
25-64 (Adult) 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bethel College-North Newton?
Bethel College-North Newton has an acceptance rate of 96%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Bethel College-North Newton?
Tuition at Bethel College-North Newton is $33,762 for in-state students and $33,762 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton?
The graduation rate at Bethel College-North Newton is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Bethel College-North Newton a good school?
Bethel College-North Newton has a Repit College Score of 46/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Bethel College-North Newton?
Bethel College-North Newton has a total enrollment of 502 students. Most students (97%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology