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Bethesda University

Bethesda University

Anaheim, CA · City · 205 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
About

Bethesda University in Anaheim, California, is a private, Christ-centered institution best known for its strong Pentecostal foundation and its highly regarded programs in Theology, Business Administration, and Music. The campus culture is deeply rooted in spiritual growth and community, providing students with an intimate, supportive learning environment enriched by regular chapel services and peer-led fellowship. Distinctly setting the university apart is its commitment to multicultural education, featuring bilingual programs in English and Korean that cater to a diverse, global student body. Additionally, Bethesda offers some of the most affordable tuition rates among private Christian colleges in Orange County, making a values-focused higher education highly accessible.


Wikipedia:Bethesda University is a private Christian university in Anaheim, California, United States. It was founded in 1976 by David Yonggi Cho. The university is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education and the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools and it is approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education of the State of California.

Location
Anaheim, CA, 92801 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
SNA · Orange County
12 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$13,575
Avg net price
$11,097
Tuition
$7,220
Books & supplies
$200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,747
$30–48k
$9,527
$48–75k
$12,063
$75–110k
$11,759
$110k+
$13,575
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
14%
4-yr on-time completion
2%
1st-yr retention
45%
Transfer-out rate
8%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
9%
Transferred
5%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
85%
Median earnings (6yr)
$37,397
Median debt
$9,000
Monthly loan payment
$95
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$17,259
Student Body
Men 74%Women 26%
7
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
34%
First-generation
49%
Median family income
$10,349
Independent students
52%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
5%
Hispanic
28%
Black
13%
Asian
5%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
40%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$37,397
Business Administration, Management and Operations22
Bible/Biblical Studies3
Computer and Information Sciences, General1
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1
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Institutional
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Avg faculty salary
$3,965/mo
Instructional spend/student
$2,293
Federal loan rate
22%

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