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Bethany Lutheran College

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
39%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹29,45,707Out-of-state
Students
669Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) is a private Christian liberal arts college in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1927, BLC is operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The campus overlooks the Minnesota River valley in a community of 53,000.

Admissions planning estimate

39% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 13.6%–64.3%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 50.96%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 51% (449/881; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

39 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 881
Offered a place 449
Enrolled 190

42.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1040-1180
4001600
ACT composite21-26
136

What a year costs

₹38,30,547 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹29,45,707
  • Housing₹8,09,694
  • Books & supplies₹75,146
Sticker price ₹38,30,547
After aid (average) ₹18,92,542

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹29,45,707
Out-of-state ₹29,45,707

Average aid awarded: ₹19,20,721 a year.

Outcomes and support

72%
Retention
54.9%
Graduation
65%
Get financial aid
26%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 66.1%
Hispanic 5.8%
African American 3.1%
Multiracial 2.8%
Asian 1.2%
Unknown 0.8%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

3 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Certificate
  • Master's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Engineering Sciencebachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate38.97%
Total Applicants881
Admitted Applicants449
Enrolled Applicants190
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1040
SAT Composite 75th %1180
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹29,45,707
Out-of-State Tuition₹29,45,707
Average Housing Cost₹8,09,694
Books & Supplies₹75,146
Average Net Price₹18,92,542
Students Receiving Aid65%
Average Aid Awarded₹19,20,721
Out-of-State Students26%

Student Body Diversity

African American3.14%
Asian1.2%
Hispanic5.83%
White66.07%
Multiracial2.84%
Native American0.15%
Pacific Islander0.15%
International19.88%
Unknown Race0.75%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate54.86%
Retention Rate71.96%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates669

Contact

Street Address700 Luther Dr
ZIP Code56001
Phone(507) 344-7331
Websitehttps://www.blc.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/