Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Bethany Lutheran College reported a 51.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Bethany Lutheran College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Mankato, MN, with an SAT reference of 1150 and an ACT reference of 23. The historical average net price is $20,148 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

51.0%

881 applicants

SAT reference

1150

Combined score

ACT reference

23

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,148

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Bethany Lutheran College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)100011501180
ACT (composite, 1–36)212326

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

56.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

72.0%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

669

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Bethany Lutheran College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$12,571
$30,001 – $48,000$16,564
$48,001 – $75,000$17,233
$75,001 – $110,000$20,099
$110,000+$24,961

Top Majors at Bethany Lutheran College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing32
Biological & Biomedical Sciences22
Communication & Journalism16
Education15
Legal Professions9
Visual & Performing Arts8
Computer & Information Sciences7
Engineering5
Psychology5
English Language & Literature3

Financial Aid at Bethany Lutheran College

About Bethany Lutheran College

Official website: https://www.blc.edu/

Admissions: https://www.blc.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Bethany Lutheran College

What is the acceptance rate at Bethany Lutheran College?

Bethany Lutheran College reported a 51% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 881. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Bethany Lutheran College?

The historical 51% acceptance rate suggests Bethany Lutheran College was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Bethany Lutheran College?

The imported historical records for Bethany Lutheran College include an SAT reference value of 1150 and an ACT reference value of 23. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Bethany Lutheran College?

The stored historical average net price at Bethany Lutheran College is $20,148 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $20,192 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Bethany Lutheran College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Bethany Lutheran College is 57%. its stored first-year retention rate is 72%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Bethany Lutheran College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Bethany Lutheran College?

Bethany Lutheran College's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026, Early Action on November 25, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid October 1, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Bethany Lutheran College's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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