Bethel University SAT and ACT scores
McKenzie, TN · private college · 2,719 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Bethel University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Bethel University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Bethel University scored 830 to 1120, with an average of 972. A score at or above 980 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Bethel University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 15 to 21. A 21 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Bethel University require the SAT or ACT?
Bethel University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Bethel University accept the CLT?
Bethel University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Tennessee with similar scores
- Austin Peay State UniversitySAT 843–1126
- Tennessee State UniversitySAT 880–1050
- The University of Tennessee SouthernSAT 905–1110
- Freed-Hardeman UniversitySAT 952–1087
- Baptist Health Sciences UniversityACT 17–22
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Bluefield State UniversitySAT 870–1080
- University of Arkansas at Pine BluffSAT 845–1108
- Neumont College of Computer ScienceSAT 870–1075
- University of North Texas at DallasSAT 846–1096
- Abraham Baldwin Agricultural CollegeSAT 860–1080
- Eastern Kentucky UniversitySAT 880–1080
More about Bethel University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Bethel University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026