| Type | 4 year, Private |
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| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | City: Small |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
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Common app member
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Yes |
| Dormitory capacity | 547 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 12 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 62% |
| Students retention rate | 73% |
| On-time graduation rate | 63% |
Located in Mankato, Minnesota, Bethany College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
Bethany Lutheran 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 12-to-1, Bethany College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
The student retention rate of 73% at Bethany College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.
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Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Bethany Lutheran College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.
See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| Minnesota's average | $11,262 |
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| National average | $30,235 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Bethany Lutheran 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.
| Minnesota's average | $16,133 |
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| National average | $30,238 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Bethany Lutheran College received on average $21,117 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.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Bethany Lutheran 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 Lutheran College students is 62.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.9%.
62.7%
- African American 60.0% 3 students
- white 68.8% 77 students
- International Students 28.6% 2 students
Sport Conferences
- Baseball Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
- Basketball Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
- Track and Cross Country Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification
- ROTC - Army
Veteran Services
- Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
- Credit for military training
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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