Bethany College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	4-1-4

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	712
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	72%
Students retention rate	38%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Lindsborg, Kansas, Bethany College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The university operates on a 4-1-4 calendar system, allowing students to engage in intensive study during the two shorter terms. This unique academic structure provides students with the opportunity to explore specialized areas of interest or complete internships, enhancing their overall educational experience.

Bethany College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Bethany College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Bethany College is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kansas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Bethany College is 38% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Bethany College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$31,215

Cost of attendance at Bethany College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$31,215

Cost of attendance at Bethany College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Bethany College received on average $22,305 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,305

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	123	56%	$4,879	$600,113
Other Federal Grant	123	56%	$5,586	$687,113
State Grant/Scholarships	53	24%	$3,273	$173,469
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	221	100%	$18,411	$4,068,749
Total Grant & Scholarships	221	100%	$22,305	$4,929,331

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bethany College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Bethany College students is 30.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 21.5%.

30.4%

African American 21.9% 7 students
white 36.4% 32 students
hispanic 42.9% 6 students
Mixed Race 18.8% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Bethany College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Bethany College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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