Bethany Lutheran College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6690 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1850 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1762 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #34 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #2 of 2 | In Mankato |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other (none of the above)
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- Undergraduates
- 850
- Graduates
- 52
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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 51% and is among the top 16% 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 | 51% | 48% | 53% |
| Applicants | 881 | 434 | 447 |
| Admissions | 449 | 210 | 239 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 190 | 97 | 93 |
232 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
137 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 11%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1260
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bethany Lutheran College are 1000-1260 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
108 or 57%
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 | 618 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 131 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 65 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 32 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 25 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (2%) |
| 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 $19,456 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 | $15,667 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,224 |
| $48-75K | $16,099 |
| $75-110K | $17,008 |
| $110K+ | $23,753 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,280 | $10,350 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,280 | $10,350 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,280 | $10,350 |
| Fee in-district | $730 | $465 |
| Fee in-state | $730 | $465 |
| Fee out-of-state | $730 | $465 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 497 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,270 |
| Room charge | $3,970 |
| Meal charge | $4,300 |
Bethany Lutheran College majors
Bethany Lutheran College has granted 115 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs and 7 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 | 25 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 11 | |
| Communication, General | 8 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 7 | |
| Engineering Science | 6 | |
| Graphic Design | 6 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Legal Studies | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 2 | |
| Education, General | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 115 | 7 |
Bethany Lutheran College has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 61% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bethany Lutheran College has published 39 scientific papers with 249 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Psychology, Materials Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 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 |
Notable alumni
-
Allen Quist
- Years
- 1944-.. (age 81)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Allen J. Quist is a Minnesota politician, a former state representative, 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 | 151 |
| 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 |