Bethesda University of California

Anaheim, CA

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Bethesda University of California (formerly Bethesda Christian University) was founded in 1976. The campus is located in Anaheim, 30 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego.

Website: www.buc.edu/

Private
Co-ed
232
Undergraduate
Students
(%Not Reported) Women
(%Not Reported) Men
Not reported
Graduate
Students

Admission

Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
95% of 19 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
August 11

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA
Not reported
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
Not reported
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Money Matters

Cost of Attendance
Not available
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Average Percent of Need Met
80%
Average Freshman Award
$4,000
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$2,500
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Academics

Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 9% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 27% of classes
30-39 students: 36% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
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Campus Life

Anaheim Population
343,248
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Freshman Housing Guarantee
 
Students in College Housing
 
Athletic Conferences
 
Mascot
 
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
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Students

Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Not reported
International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
20%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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Freshman Admission Requirements

Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required

High School Units Required or Recommended

High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English    
Mathematics    
Science    
Foreign Language    
Social Studies    
History    
Academic Electives    

Examinations

Examinations
Exam Required Units Scores Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT    
SAT Only    
ACT Only    
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT    
SAT Subject Tests Only  
SAT Essay Component Policy Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported

Applying for Admission

Admissions Office

Address
730 North Euclid Street
City, State, Zip
Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone
(800) 960-4583
Fax
(714) 517-1948
E-mail
admission@buc.edu

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admisson Deadline
August 11
Application Fee
$35
Application Fee Waiver
Not available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins August 25
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications not accepted

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered
No
Early Decision Deadline
 
Early Decision Notification
 
Early Action Offered
No
Early Action Deadline
 
Early Action Notification
 

Application Form

Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview
Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
2 photographs required for freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process

Selection of Students

Selection of Students
Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Ethnicity X
Work Experience X

Profile of Fall Admission

Overall Admission Rate
95% of 19 applicants were admitted
Women
100% of 12 applicants were admitted
Men
86% of 7 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
18 admitted students enrolled
Women
Not reported
Men
Not reported
Early Decision Admission Rate
 
Early Action Admission Rate
 
Students Offered Wait List
 
Students Accepting Wait List Position
 
Students Admitted From Wait List
 

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA
Not reported
3.75 and Above
Not reported
3.50 - 3.74
Not reported
3.25 - 3.49
Not reported
3.00 - 3.24
Not reported
2.50 - 2.99
Not reported
2.00 - 2.49
Not reported

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
Score of 700 - 800
Not reported
Score of 600 - 700
Not reported
Score of 500 - 600
Not reported
Score of 400 - 500
Not reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite
Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not reported
Score of 24 - 29
Not reported
Score of 18 - 23
Not reported
Score of 12 - 17
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank
 
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported

Tuition and Expenses

Cost of Attendance
Not available
Tuition and Fees
Not reported
Room and Board
Not reported
Books and Supplies
Not reported
Other Expenses
Not reported
Payment Plans
 

Applying for Financial Aid

Financial Aid Office

Email
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline
Not reported
Award Notification
On a rolling basis beginning August 1
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 032663		 Free

Profile of 2018 - 19 Financial Aid

Freshman

Financial Aid Applicants
18 (100.0%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need
18 (100.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
18 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
10 (55.6%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
80%
Average Award
$4,000
Need-Based Gift
Received by 18 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,000
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 7 (38.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,500
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 4 (22.2%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
5 (27.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $500

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants
50 (37.0%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need
45 (90.0%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
45 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met
30 (66.7%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met
80%
Average Award
$5,000
Need-Based Gift
Received by 40 (88.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,000
Need-Based Self-Help
Received by 22 (48.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,000
Merit-Based Gift
Received by 15 (33.3%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift
20 (14.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $500

Borrowing

2018 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
25%
Average Indebtedness of 2018 Graduates
$2,500
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported

Financial Aid Programs

Loans

Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans
State Loans
 
Other Loans
 

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, Institutional scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available
None

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas
Education, Religion/Biblical Studies
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas
Applied Art and Design, Music
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas
Religious Involvement
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 
Special Characteristics Award Areas
Children of Current Students, Children of Educators, Children of Faculty/Staff, Married Students, Relatives of Clergy, Siblings of Current Students, Spouses of Current Students
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
 

Employment

Work-Study Programs
Not reported
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment
Not reported
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin
Online Catalog

Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Majors

  • Bible/Biblical Studies
  • Design and Visual Communications, General
  • Divinity/Ministry
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Information Technology
  • Metal and Jewelry Arts
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
  • Music, General
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling
  • Religious Education
Most Popular Disciplines
 
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
None
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Double major, English as a second language, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
Not reported

Curriculum and Graduation Requirements

General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Computer
Not reported
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students

Faculty and Instruction

Full-Time Faculty
Not reported
Part-Time Faculty
Not reported
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 9% of classes
10-19 students: 24% of classes
20-29 students: 27% of classes
30-39 students: 36% of classes
40-49 students: 3% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 25% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 50% of discussion sections/labs
Over 100 students: 25% of discussion sections/labs

Advanced Placement

International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Not accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Not available

Academic Resources

Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
 
Computer Ownership
Not reported
Computers Available on Campus
Not Reported
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported

Academic Support Services

Remedial Instruction
Not Offered
Tutoring
Not reported
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Not available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
None

Graduate/Professional School Education

Master's Degrees Offered

Not reported

Master's Programs of Study

  • Not reported

Doctoral Degrees Offered

Not reported

Doctoral Programs of Study

  • Not reported

Location and Setting

Anaheim Population
343,248
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Campus Size
 

Weather

Temperature
44.9 average low in January, 82.1 average high in September
Rain
35 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map
Map
Nearest Bus Station
4 miles from campus in Anaheim
Nearest Train Station
2 miles from campus in Anaheim

Housing

College Housing
 
Types of Housing
 
Students in College Housing
 
Housing Requirements
 
Freshman Housing Guarantee
 
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
 
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

Security

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Not available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Not available
Other
24-hour security monitor

Personal Support Services

Health Service
Not offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered

Sports and Recreation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences
 
Mascot
 
School Colors
 

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sports Women Men
Offered Scholarships Offered Scholarships
Women's Sports Offered Scholarships
Mens's Sports Offered Scholarships
Women's Club Sports
 
Men's Club Sports
 

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports
 

Student Activities

Activities and Organizations
Not Reported
Sororities
 
Fraternities
 
ROTC
 

Student Body

Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
232
Women
NotReported (%NotReported)
Men
NotReported (%NotReported)
Full-Time Undergraduates
Not reported
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Not reported
International Students.
Not reported
Average Age
35
All Graduate Students
Not reported

Undergraduate Retention and Graduation

First-Year Students Returning
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
Not reported

After Graduation

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
20%
Average Starting Salary
20%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported

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