Regional college
Bethesda University
Anaheim, CA · Private nonprofit · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $11,097 a year
Median debt at graduation: $9,000 (all students)
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.11%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.45%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.7 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$2,293
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $13,575 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 212 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 74% · Women 26% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 49% |
| Total students | 271 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $11,097 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $13,575 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $9,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 11% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 38% |
| First-year retention | 45% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | $100 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 34% |
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Education | |
| Theology and religious studies | |
| Computer and information sciences | |
| Visual and performing arts |
Campus life
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 11% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 27% |
| Students per faculty member | 7 to 1 |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Long Beach International Airport (LGB)About 12 miles away · about 25 minutes by car |
| Nearest major airport | John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA)About 12 miles away |
| Town population | 344,521Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Santa AnaAbout 8 miles away · about 15 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 58°F in January · 75°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Fullerton Municipal Airport, CA, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- How much does Bethesda University cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $11,097 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How do Bethesda University’s graduates do?
- 11% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median federal debt at graduation is $9,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 110060
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
- Accreditation: Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Other (none of the above)
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