Bethel University SAT and ACT scores
Saint Paul, MN · private college · 2,629 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: Accepted. Bethel University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores.
Where do you stand?
Type a score to see how it compares with the middle 50% here.
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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 1190 to 1300, with an average of 1249. A score at or above 1250 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 22 to 28. A 28 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?
Yes. Bethel University is on the CLT's list of colleges that accept CLT scores (cltexam.com, read October 29, 2026). A CLT score of about 82 to 92 matches its middle 50% range.
Colleges in Minnesota with similar scores
- Minneapolis College of Art and DesignSAT 1130–1340
- Gustavus Adolphus CollegeACT 24–30
- Hamline UniversitySAT 1133–1391
- University of Minnesota-DuluthSAT 1180–1350
- Martin Luther CollegeACT 21–28
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Agnes Scott CollegeSAT 1160–1330
- Albany College of Pharmacy and Health SciencesSAT 1110–1380
- Cedarville UniversitySAT 1130–1360
- Eckerd CollegeSAT 1160–1330
- Hollins UniversitySAT 1150–1340
- Kettering UniversitySAT 1160–1330
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