Overview
Originally founded as a women’s college in 1911, Bethany Lutheran College is a coeducational Chrisitan liberal arts institution in southern Minnesota. Bethany grants undergraduate degrees in 24 academic majors and all classes are taught from a Christian perspective. As a Christian institution, Bethany holds daily chapel services and all students are required to enroll in at least one religion course each semester. For students interested in online gaming, Bethany fields varsity and JV esports teams competing in Overwatch, League of Legends, and Rocket League.
Acceptance Rate:
58%
Average Net Price:
$16,368
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
22
Average SAT Composite
1138
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. | $30,010 |
| 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. | $30,010 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
84%
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.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,705
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,957
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,161
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
33%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6053
31%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,957
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.
$8,189,739
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,502,933
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.
50%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,089
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.
$17,625
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.
$232
Students receiving federal loans
49%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,927
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,194
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Other (none of the above)
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
665
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
26
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 31 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
64%
Submitting ACT
7%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 22
Average SAT Composite: 1138
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
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
Master's
Total Number of Students
830
Total Number of Undergrads
792
0
100
47%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
62%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
32
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
26
Countries Represented
31
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
24%
Student Organizations
19
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
67%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
67%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Vikings
School Colors
red and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
96
Total Female Athletes
102
Intramural Sports
5
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Bethany Lutheran College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,600
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Rochester
Madison
Sioux Falls
Top 5 Employers
Mayo Clinic
Wells Fargo
U.S. Bank
Thrivent
Verizon Wireless
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Education
Sales
Business Development
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.
$17,625
Loan Default Rate
4%
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.
$232
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe professors are great. The classes are small so you really get a lot of one-on-one time.
Kyle from Lakeville, MN
Many people I know have attended Bethany and everyone tells me that they had a lot of fun. It's a small campus which allows students to make many strong friendships.
Nichole from Golden Valley, MN
bethany is a great school to attend if you're looking for something small and close-knit. it's impossible to walk to class and not have someone smile and greet you by name!
BLC Student
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