Bethel University

Bethel University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution located in Mishawaka, Indiana, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 1,486 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 51.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 57% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 70% (IPEDS 2023).

Bethel University's nursing programs span multiple credential levels. Students can pursue an associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, a two-to-four-year Registered Nursing certificate, or a bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. These pathways support both initial entry into nursing practice and continued academic advancement for working nurses.

Mishawaka is located in northern Indiana adjacent to South Bend, giving students access to a regional healthcare employment market anchored by established hospital systems. Bethel University's nursing program structure accommodates students at different points in their nursing careers, from first-time students to RNs seeking degree completion.