PrivateUrbanBethany Global University
BGU
Bloomington, Minnesota 55438-2849
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus
Bethany Global University is a private urban institution in Bloomington, Minnesota. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 162 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
61% of students graduate within four years. Net price after aid averages $20,833.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History Bethany Global University, originated as the Bethany Fellowship Missionary Training Center in 1945 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- •Their first headquarters, "Bethany House," was located in a 30-room home in Minneapolis.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
54.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-2.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$11,598
Programs (5)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
56%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + city premium