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Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website

Admission rate
39%
Selective
Average net price
$21,589
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
58%
Median earnings
$50,975
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Bethany Lutheran College is a private nonprofit college in Mankato, MN with 669 undergraduates. It admits 39% of applicants, and admitted students average 1150 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,589 per year ($11,923 for families earning under $30,000). 58% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $50,975 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
39%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
881
Fall 2023
Admitted
449
Fall 2023
Yield
42%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing550–580
200800
SAT Math490–600
200800
ACT Composite21–26
136

What Bethany Lutheran College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$42,662
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$32,660

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$11,923
  • $30–48k$15,980
  • $48–75k$13,465
  • $75–110k$21,632
  • $110k+$27,419

Get a personal estimate with Bethany Lutheran College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Freshman retention
72%
Median earnings
$50,975
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
669
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
26%
  • White66%
  • Hispanic6%
  • Black3%
  • Asian1%

Bethany Lutheran College FAQ

What is Bethany Lutheran College's acceptance rate?+

Bethany Lutheran College admits 39% of applicants, which makes it selective.

What SAT score do you need for Bethany Lutheran College?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–600 on SAT Math; the average total is 1150.

What ACT score do you need for Bethany Lutheran College?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 21–26.

Is Bethany Lutheran College test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to Bethany Lutheran College?+

In Fall 2023, 881 students applied to Bethany Lutheran College and 449 were admitted; 190 enrolled.

Does Bethany Lutheran College consider legacy status?+

No. Bethany Lutheran College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Bethany Lutheran College require an essay?+

Bethany Lutheran College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Bethany Lutheran College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $42,662 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,589.

What is Bethany Lutheran College's graduation rate?+

58% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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