Bethany College - Kansas Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #8433 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2151 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2057 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 32 | In Kansas State |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 744
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- bethanylb.edu
Bethany College - Kansas Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bethany College - Kansas has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 27% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 66% | 64% |
| Applicants | 3,521 | 2,957 | 564 |
| Admissions | 2,325 | 1,965 | 360 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 259 | 175 | 84 |
153 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
50 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 883
or below
75% of them
had 1020
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bethany College - Kansas are 883-1020 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
120 or 46%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 15
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bethany College - Kansas are 15-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 380 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 136 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 130 (18%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 42 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 28 (4%) |
| Asian | 13 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bethany College - Kansas is $29,546 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $29,674 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $31,381 |
| $48-75K | $30,748 |
| $75-110K | $29,235 |
| $110K+ | $27,780 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,200 |
| Fee in-district | $2,105 |
| Fee in-state | $2,105 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,105 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 596 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,150 |
| Room charge | $7,400 |
| Meal charge | $5,750 |
Bethany College - Kansas majors
Bethany College - Kansas has granted 122 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bethany College - Kansas.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 19 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 15 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 |
| Psychology, General | 12 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 9 |
| Finance, General | 6 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 5 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 |
| Digital Arts | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| Economics, General | 2 |
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 2 |
| History, Other | 2 |
| Pre-Engineering | 2 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Grand Total | 122 |
Bethany College - Kansas has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 12% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 23% | 42% |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Norman Reedus
- Occupations
- voice actormodelactorartistfilm director
- Biography
-
Norman Mark Reedus is an American actor and former fashion model. He made his acting debut in the 1990s, starring in the role of Murphy MacManus in The Boondock Saints, followed by supporting roles in successful box office films 8MM, Blade 2, and American Gangster. Reedus rose to prominence for his portrayal of Daryl Dixon in the hit AMC horror drama series The Walking Dead (2010–2022). Regarded as one of the show's most popular characters, he began starring in his own spin-off series, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, in 2023. Reedus is the host of the AMC show Ride with Norman Reedus (2016–present). He has modeled for various fashion designers, including Prada.
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Randy W. Berry
- Occupations
- diplomat
- Biography
-
Randy William Berry is an American diplomat and the United States ambassador to Namibia since February 9, 2023. He has previously served as the United States ambassador to Nepal and the first Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons in the United States Department of State.
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Oscar Jacobson
- Occupations
- authorpainterdrawing teacher
- Biography
-
Oscar Brousse Jacobson was a Swedish-born American painter and museum curator. From 1915 to 1945, he was the director of the University of Oklahoma's School of Art, later known as the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art. He curated exhibitions and wrote books about Native American art.
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Kent Kessinger
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Kent Kessinger is an American retired college football coach. He was the head football coach at Ottawa University in Ottawa, Kansas, from 2004 to 2021, compiling a record of 108–85.
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Quince Banbury
- Occupations
- head coach
- Biography
-
John Quincy "Quince" Banbury was an American football player and coach.
General info
| Founded | 1881 |
|---|---|
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 169 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 335 E Swensson St Lindsborg, Kansas, 67456-1897 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 7852273380 |