ABOUT BU
Our university is pretty unique. Scroll below to find out what makes Bethel University such an exceptional place for lacrosse and academics.
Bethel University is a comprehensive, faith-based liberal arts university.
YOU KNOW WHAT YOU WANT
A university that offers more than just a place to earn a degree. Learning that takes you out of the classroom and into the real world. Professors who are as concerned with ensuring a solid foundation for your life as they are building your résumé. An education that has the potential to impact you — and the world. Welcome to Bethel University, Indiana’s top Christian college.
FOCUSED ATTENTION
Our total enrollment is 1,650 students.
Our undergraduate student-faculty ratio is 12 to 1, with an average class size of 16 students. We pride ourselves on attention to the individual student, which is why you'll never see a teaching assistant at our university.
LOCATED IN BEAUTIFUL MISHAWAKA, IN, BU OFFERS:
A Christ-centered education — that infuses our more than 50 undergraduate and graduate programs, our “smart” classrooms and our state-of-the-art facilities.
National recognition —
A top-tier university, as rated by U.S. News and World Report every year since 2005.
No. 7 in the Midwest on the Washington Monthly "Best Bang for the Buck Colleges" list, which rates colleges that are doing the best job of helping non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices, and on the “Top Master’s Universities” (No. 66 in the nation).
Christian Universities Online ranked BU number 1 on their list of "Top 50 Christian Colleges and Universities Exceeding Expectations." The list ranked schools from across the United States in how well they enhanced their students' academic careers from acceptance through graduation.
One of 10 Indiana colleges to be recognized as a 2019-2020 College of Distinction, and one of 72 schools in the nation to be named a Christian College of Distinction. This honor is given to colleges and universities that excel in the Four Distinctions: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.
Named to Money Magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money 2018” list. Money analyzed graduation rates, tuition charges, family borrowing and alumni earnings—plus 22 other data points—to find the country’s top values.
Dedicated faculty — Men and women who are not only brilliant, but are down to earth and committed to your success.
Small classes — with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio and an average class size of just 16 so that you and your professors truly get to know one another.
Research opportunities — the chance to work alongside your professors even in your first year.
Community service — an extensive community service program where you’ll serve God by serving others. Ranked 2nd in the country in the number of service hours performed by our students with over 22,000!
Study Abroad — Options for studying abroad for a semester or even just 2 weeks with one of our Task Force options.
Seasons — We offer a beautiful campus where you'll get to experience all 4 seasons of the year.
Internships — You’ll intern at some of the top companies in the nation. With thousands of businesses and four major hospitals in the area, the possibilities are endless.
Student services — including access to an advisor who will partner with you throughout your time at BU.
Clubs and organizations — so that you can make friends, develop as a leader and have fun.
NAIA athletics — We are members of the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference – arguably the best conference in the NAIA for women’s lacrosse.
ACADEMICS-FIRST, ALWAYS.
You want to do more than just attend college. You want to be challenged — and to challenge others. You want to live and learn in a community of scholars. Our university offers more than 50 majors, including:
American Sign Language
Biology
Business Management
Early-Childhood and Elementary Education
Engineering (including a 3/2 program with Notre Dame)
Exercise Science
Intercultural Studies
Nursing
Philosophy
Pre-Law
Pre-Med
Psychology
Sports Management
At Bethel we pride ourselves on the student-athlete.
We were one of only five schools in the NAIA to have all 17 sports named All-Scholar teams with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, out of over 300 eligible. Combined with our 40 national championships, we strive for, and achieve, excellence on the field and in the classroom.
MEET THE PILOTS
We are an NAIA university and our lacrosse team competes in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference. We have 17 sports at Bethel, and the Spring 2023 season will be our fifth season of varsity women’s lacrosse in the NAIA.
We are all about building Christian game-changers both on and off the field. Our athletic department has won 45 national championships and looks to add to that each year.
We are seeing tremendous growth in both teams and facilities, and more importantly with the relationships we build with our student athletes.
It's an exciting time to be a Pilot! #TrueBlueBU