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About Bethany Lutheran College

lutheran faith basedsmall liberal artsarts and sciences focusstrong premed programssmall class sizes

Bethany Lutheran College is a private liberal arts college in Mankato, MN, known for its lutheran faith based, small liberal arts, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 58%, Bethany Lutheran College is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 176 students each year. Bethany Lutheran College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 990–1290, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Bethany Lutheran College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,741 per year; the sticker price of $39,430 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bethany Lutheran College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

59%
Overall Accept Rate
1140
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 990 – 1290 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bethany Lutheran College

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Essay Strategy
Bethany Lutheran College is rooted in the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, so if faith plays a meaningful role in your life, weave that authentically into your personal statement or activities list. Admissions readers here genuinely want to see how your faith or values connect to who you are as a student.
Demonstrated Interest
With fewer than 700 students on campus, Bethany Lutheran is a place where faculty and staff actually notice who shows up, so visit campus in Mankato or attend a virtual information session and follow up with a thank you email to your admissions counselor by name. This level of personal contact stands out far more than it would at a large university.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Bethany Lutheran College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$39k/yr$12.6k
30k-48k~$39k/yr$16.6k
48k-75k~$39k/yr$17.2k
75k-110k~$39k/yr$20.1k
110k+~$39k/yr$25.0k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

60%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
729
Undergrad Enrollment
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