Bethany Lutheran College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6421 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1767 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1679 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #32 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #2 of 2 | In Mankato |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other (none of the above)
- Acceptance rate
- 39%
- Undergraduates
- 856
- Graduates
- 43
- Male:Female Ratio
- 44:56
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- blc.edu
Bethany Lutheran College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bethany Lutheran College has an acceptance rate of 39% and is among the top 10% 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 | 39% | 34% | 44% |
| Applicants | 1,319 | 635 | 684 |
| Admissions | 514 | 215 | 299 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 175 | 82 | 93 |
234 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
158 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bethany Lutheran College are 1040-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
92 or 53%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bethany Lutheran College are 21-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 617 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 138 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 75 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 23 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 23 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 11 (1%) |
| Asian | 10 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bethany Lutheran College is $21,127 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 | $12,571 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,564 |
| $48-75K | $17,233 |
| $75-110K | $20,099 |
| $110K+ | $24,961 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,570 | $10,350 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,570 | $10,350 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,570 | $10,350 |
| Fee in-district | $790 | $465 |
| Fee in-state | $790 | $465 |
| Fee out-of-state | $790 | $465 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 494 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,530 |
| Room charge | $4,050 |
| Meal charge | $4,480 |
Bethany Lutheran College majors
Bethany Lutheran College has granted 128 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 12 master's in Mental Health Counseling/Counselor. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bethany Lutheran College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 12 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 12 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 10 | |
| Legal Studies | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |
| Communication, General | 7 | |
| Computer Science | 7 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 7 | |
| Engineering Science | 5 | |
| Psychology, General | 5 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| Health Communication | 2 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 128 | 12 |
Bethany Lutheran College has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 48% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 44% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bethany Lutheran College has published 40 scientific papers with 271 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Materials Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 8 |
| 2009 | 0 | 12 |
| 2010 | 0 | 10 |
| 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 | 3 | 7 |
| 2013 | 0 | 7 |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 |
| 2015 | 0 | 10 |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 |
| 2019 | 0 | 18 |
| 2020 | 4 | 11 |
| 2021 | 4 | 17 |
| 2022 | 5 | 15 |
| 2023 | 3 | 37 |
| 2024 | 5 | 51 |
| 2025 | 1 | 32 |
Notable alumni
-
Allen Quist
- Years
- 1944-.. (age 82)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Allen J. Quist is an American politician, a former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, and a two-time candidate for governor of the state.
General info
| Alternative names | bethnay bethany luthern bethnay luthern bethany lutheran bethany luthern college bethel lutheran college bethnay college bethnay luthern college bethany luthern collage bethnay collage bethany lutheran college blc bethany college bethany bethany lutheran collage bethnay lutheran collage bethany collage bethnay luthern collage bethnay lutheran bethnay lutheran college |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Motto | One Thing Needful |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 156 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 700 Luther Dr Mankato, Minnesota, 56001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 44,000 |
| Phone | 5073447000 |