Bethel University (Minnesota)

For other places with the same name, see Bethel University (disambiguation).
Bethel University
The main entrance to Bethel University, located off Old Snelling Avenue in Arden Hills.
Former names
Baptist Union Theological Seminary (1871–1931)[1]
Bethel Junior College (1931–1947)
Bethel College and Seminary (1947–2004)
TypePrivate university
Established1871; 153 years ago (1871)
Religious affiliation
Converge
Academic affiliations
Endowment$39.5 million (2021)[2]
Budget$145.3 million (2016)[3]
PresidentRoss Allen
Academic staff
544
Students6,532[4]
Undergraduates2,800
Location
Arden Hills
,
Minnesota
,
United States
CampusSuburban
ColorsNavy blue and Vegas Gold
  
NicknameRoyals
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III
MIAC
MascotRoy the Lion
Websitewww.bethel.edu

Bethel University is a private Baptist Christian university and seminary in Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1871 as a seminary and is affiliated with Converge. The university enrolls 5,600 students in undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs.[5][6] Its main campus is situated on about 290 acres on the east side of Lake Valentine just south of Interstate 694.[5]

  1. ^ "History". bethel.edu. Bethel University. Retrieved 7 January 2023.
  2. ^ "Bethel University". College Confidential. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
  3. ^ Kennedy, Patrick. "Minnesota Nonprofit 100". StarTribune News. Minneapolis StarTribune. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  4. ^ "Annual Report". Office of the President, Bethel University. Retrieved November 1, 2013.
  5. ^ a b "US News | Bethel University". November 27, 2018.
  6. ^ "Bethel at a Glance". Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved December 11, 2017.