Overview
Bethany College Kansas is a private, Lutheran, liberal arts institution in the city of Lindsborg. The campus and its surrounding areas are rich with cultural tradition and Swedish heritage, making Bethany College an epicenter for students of art and music. The college’s Oratorio Society presents Handel’s Messiah every year, as it has since 1882, making the performance just one of many of the college’s long-established customs. As the college is Christ-centered, a chapel break is observed three times per week, in which no classes or meeting are scheduled so that students and faculty can gather to worship.
Acceptance Rate:
66%
Average Net Price:
$23,343
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.2
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1065
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $31,946 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $31,946 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,338 |
| Books and Supplies | $960 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
91%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,045
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,987
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,225
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
14%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$1988
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,987
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$2,852,432
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,066,539
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
82%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,609
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
Students receiving federal loans
82%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,819
Average Other Loans Per Year
$13,129
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
3521
Students Applied
45%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
72
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
46%
Submitting ACT
19%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1065
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.2
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Bachelor's
Total Number of Students
744
Total Number of Undergrads
744
0
100
2%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
5%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
52
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
21
Countries Represented
19
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
33%
Student Organizations
35
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
76%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
82%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Swede
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf
Total Male Athletes
371
Total Female Athletes
182
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Bethany College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$45,100
Top 5 Cities
Wichita
Kansas City
Denver
Topeka
San Francisco
Top 5 Employers
Bethany College
Salina USD 305
Bethany International
Salina Regional Health Center
Vortex
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Operations
Sales
Community and Social Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$9,500
Loan Default Rate
11%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$239
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingi thought the people at bethany were very helpful when i attended early registration.
Viktoria from Keenesburg, CO
They seem to have a great Honors Program that looks academically challenging.
Melissa from Firth, NE
I rate this school a nine out of ten. It has a great friendly atmosphere. Every one there is really helpful and best decision I could have made.
Tre from Salina, KS
Attending Bethany College was probably the best decision I have made in my life thus far. Although it is a small school, I can see myself accomplishing big things here. I love this school.
Melodeigh from Lakewood, CO
One the best schools I could have chosen for me, in that it does not feel like I am just a number but rather a friend and student. The environment is that of a family, everyone is friendly and interested in you as a person.
Gabrielle from Westminster, CO
I absolutely love this school. Even though it is in a town smaller than what I'm used to the people here are amazing. Every professor that teaches my classes knows everyone's name. They also notice when your not in class but they see you in the cafeteria later on in the day. I can go and talk to my professors any time during the day. Because classes are so small if I have to miss a class because of sports or because I'm sick my professors work with me on getting caught up.
Caitlin from Arvada, CO
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