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Bethany Lutheran College

Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN · City · 669 students
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$20,148
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
57%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$46,110
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
39%
Acceptance rate
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Bethany Lutheran College is a private, Christian liberal arts institution in Mankato, Minnesota, recognized for integrating a faith-based worldview with personalized, career-focused academics. The college is particularly renowned for its standout Media Arts program—offering undergraduates access to professional-grade broadcast technology and hands-on production experience—as well as strong majors in Nursing, Business, and Education. Campus life revolves around a close-knit, supportive community enriched by daily chapel services, fine arts opportunities, and competitive NCAA Division III athletics. A defining feature of the Bethany experience is its exceptionally small student-to-faculty ratio, which ensures direct mentorship and practical learning starting in a student's first year.

Wikipedia:Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) is a private Christian liberal arts college in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1927, BLC is operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The campus overlooks the Minnesota River valley in a community of 53,000.

Location
Mankato, MN, 56001 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
62 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$31,360
Housing & food (on campus)$8,620
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$41,013
Average net price$20,148
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$31,360
Housing & food (on campus)$8,620
Books & supplies$800
Cost of attendance$41,013
Average net price$20,148
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,571
$30–48k
$16,564
$48–75k
$17,233
$75–110k
$20,099
$110k+
$24,961
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $16,104
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
57%
Within 4 yrs
43%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
20%
Pell students: 51.7% · others: 56.4% 
8 yrs after starting
59% graduated · 27% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$40,652
10 yrs after entry$46,110
Debt
Median at graduation$23,000
Monthly payment$244
Middle 50% owe$8k–$25.8k
90th percentile$28,812
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
39%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1150
R 550–580 · M 490–600
SAT middle 50%: 1040–1180
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 33.9% · women 43.7% 
Yield: 34.0% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 48%Women 52%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
22%
Family income
$70,558
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
2%
Where first-years come from
In state (MN)
59.4%
Out of state
23.4%
International
17.1%

Most out-of-state first-years from: WI 10 · AZ 7 · IA 5 · AL 3 · CO 2

Race & ethnicity
White
66%
Hispanic
6%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
20%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$40,652
After 10 yrs
$46,110
Business Administration, Management and Operations26
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences11
Psychology, General11
Communication and Media Studies8
Non-Professional Legal Studies8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6
Engineering Science6
Design and Applied Arts6
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication5
Mathematics5
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft5
English Language and Literature, General4
Music4
Computer Science3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas3
Biology, General3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$48M
Full-time faculty
51%
Faculty salary
$7,253/mo
Teaching spend
$10,719
per student
Federal loans
44%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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