Bethel University

Bethel University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in McKenzie, Tennessee, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 6,234 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 37.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 35% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 59% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers programs in health and media at multiple credential levels. A bachelor's degree is available in Physician Associate/Assistant. Associate degree programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse and Recording Arts Technology/Technician, providing students with pathways into healthcare and audio production fields.

Located in Carroll County in western Tennessee, Bethel University serves a regional student population that includes both traditional and nontraditional students. Its combination of health science and recording arts programs reflects a varied academic offering for students in a rural collegiate setting.