Bethel College is a four-year, private, primarily residential, liberal arts college. Students may participate in campus life, fine arts activities, sports and more than 50 clubs and organizations. With more than 500 students from a rich diversity of backgrounds who call themselves Threshers, Bethel College is a fun place to live, learn and work. Consistently ranked and praised by leading national college guides, Bethel educates leaders through faith and learning, building its programs on four central values: discipleship, scholarship, service and integrity. Distinctive to a Bethel education are opportunities for experiential learning, study abroad and the Common Ground curriculum experienced by all Bethel students. Bethel's graduation rate exceeds national norms and Bethel is one of only a handful of colleges across the nation to offer a 4-Year Graduation Guarantee. As the oldest Mennonite college in North America, Bethel offers a welcoming community in which to explore choices and determine life commitments without requiring a particular religious perspective.