# Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/bethany-lutheran-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 39% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 881 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 449 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 550–580 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 490–600 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 21–26 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $42,662 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $21,589 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $11,923 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $15,980 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $13,465 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $21,632 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,419 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 669 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 58% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,975 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,000 (FY2024) |

## What Bethany Lutheran College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 173142. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology