Bethel University (Minnesota)

Bethel University
Former names	Baptist Union Theological Seminary (1871–1931); Bethel Junior College (1931–1947); Bethel College and Seminary (1947–2004)
Type	Private university
Established	1871
Religious affiliation	Converge
Academic affiliations	NAICU; CCCU; CCC; CIC; Space-grant;
Endowment	$39.5 million (2021)
Budget	$145.3 million (2016)
President	Ross Allen
Academic staff	544
Students	6,532
Undergraduates	2,800
Location	Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States
Campus	Suburban
Colors	Navy blue and Vegas Gold;
Nickname	Royals
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division III; MIAC
Mascot	Roy the Lion
Website	www.bethel.edu

Bethel University is a private Christian university and seminary in Arden Hills, Minnesota, United States. It was founded in 1871 as a seminary and is affiliated with Converge. The university enrolls 5,600 students in undergraduate, graduate, and seminary programs.^[5]^[6] Its main campus is situated on about 290 acres on the east side of Lake Valentine just south of Interstate 694.^[5]

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