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Experience values-driven liberal arts education, premier undergraduate science research, and generous merit scholarships at Bethel College.
Institution Overview & Profile
Bethel College, chartered in 1887 in North Newton, Kansas, is the oldest Mennonite college in North America. Known for its rigorous undergraduate liberal arts, nursing, peace and conflict studies, and sciences, Bethel consistently ranks among the top national liberal arts colleges in Washington Monthly for social mobility, student community service, and research output.
Key Academic Strengths
- Top 20 National Liberal Arts College for Social Mobility by Washington Monthly
- Pioneering Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (KIPCOR)
- Exceptional acceptance rate to medical, dental, and graduate health science programs
- Strong undergraduate student research opportunities with dedicated faculty mentorship
Featured Academic & Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Four-year CCNE-accredited nursing curriculum featuring state-of-the-art simulation labs and extensive clinical rotations in Wichita regional hospitals.
Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies
Interdisciplinary study of restorative justice, international mediation, conflict resolution, and human rights advocacy through KIPCOR.
Bachelor of Science in Biology / Pre-Medicine
Rigorous laboratory and field biology program examining genetics, cellular biology, and environmental ecology with 95%+ pre-med placement.
Verified Academic Opportunities (7)
Bethel Presidential Academic Scholarship
Four-year merit scholarship awarded to incoming freshmen demonstrating exceptional secondary school academic performance.
KIPCOR Peace & Restorative Justice Fellowship
Undergraduate research and community mediation fellowship hosted at the Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Admission & Clinical Practicum
Direct entry or transfer into Bethel's acclaimed nursing cohort with intensive clinical placements in Wichita trauma and rural health centres.
Undergraduate Summer Research Institute (URSI) Science Grant
Ten-week funded summer laboratory research program pairing students one-on-one with faculty mentors in biochemistry, ecology, or genetics.
Bethel International Student Diversity Grant
Need- and merit-based grant awarded to non-US citizen students bringing diverse global perspectives to the North Newton campus.
Mennonite Church USA Leadership Award
Tuition matching grant for active participants in Mennonite, Anabaptist, or related historic peace church congregations.
Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design and Visual Media Enrolment
Four-year undergraduate program combining digital illustration, typography, UI/UX design, and gallery exhibition production.
Notable Faculty & Researchers (3)
Dr. Jon C. Gering
President & Professor of Biology · Office of the President & Department of Biology
Dr. Jon C. Gering is President of Bethel College and an ecologist studying arboreal insect community dynamics, biodiversity metrics, and ecological stewardship in prairie landscapes.
Dr. Sheri Lepard
Director of Nursing & Associate Professor · Department of Nursing
Dr. Sheri Lepard directs Bethel's accredited nursing program, innovating high-fidelity simulation training to prepare registered nurses for acute and rural healthcare environments.
Dan Quinlin
Director of KIPCOR & Lecturer in Conflict Resolution · Kansas Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (KIPCOR)
Dan Quinlin leads KIPCOR, facilitating state-certified mediation, restorative justice initiatives in Kansas correctional and school systems, and student peace advocacy.
Next Steps & Application Advisory
Prospective scholars are advised to review official Bethel College program requirements well in advance of published deadlines.