Bethany Lutheran College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6644 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1847 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1759 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
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 792
- Graduates
- 38
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 58% and is among the top 20% 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 | 58% | 60% | 57% |
| Applicants | 665 | 331 | 334 |
| Admissions | 389 | 199 | 190 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 176 | 98 | 78 |
224 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
129 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1290
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Bethany Lutheran College are 990-1290 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
113 or 64%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Bethany Lutheran College are 20-25 (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 | 552 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 135 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 62 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 31 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 22 (3%) |
| Asian | 15 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (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 $18,525 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 | $12,048 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,184 |
| $48-75K | $16,006 |
| $75-110K | $19,109 |
| $110K+ | $23,023 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,330 | $9,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,330 | $9,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,330 | $9,900 |
| Fee in-district | $680 | $465 |
| Fee in-state | $680 | $465 |
| Fee out-of-state | $680 | $465 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 548 |
|---|---|
| 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 137 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bethany Lutheran College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 |
| Legal Studies | 12 |
| Communication, General | 10 |
| Psychology, General | 10 |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 9 |
| Engineering Science | 7 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 6 |
| Graphic Design | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Health Communication | 4 |
| Music, General | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| Computer Science | 2 |
| History, General | 2 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 2 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Education, General | 1 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 137 |
Bethany Lutheran College has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 44% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 56% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bethany Lutheran College has published 35 scientific papers with 176 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Law.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 | 8 |
| 2009 | 0 | 13 |
| 2010 | 0 | 14 |
| 2011 | 0 | 6 |
| 2012 | 2 | 8 |
| 2013 | 0 | 9 |
| 2014 | 1 | 11 |
| 2015 | 0 | 8 |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 2 | 10 |
| 2019 | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4 | 10 |
| 2021 | 2 | 12 |
| 2022 | 6 | 14 |
| 2023 | 4 | 26 |
Notable alumni
-
Allen Quist
- Years
- 1944-.. (age 80)
- 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 | 150 |
| 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 |