Overview
Enrollment
Bethany Lutheran College is a private liberal arts institution located in Mankato, Minnesota, situated on a hilltop campus overlooking the Minnesota River Valley, approximately 85 miles south of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Founded in 1927 as a women's college, Bethany transitioned to a coeducational four-year college in 1995 and maintains its affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, with most students residing in one of four residence halls. Bethany Lutheran offers bachelor's degrees across more than 25 majors, with particular emphasis on business administration, education, and communication, while maintaining small class sizes throughout its academic programs. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Vikings, participating in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference.
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BLC is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1290 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $680 |
| Room and Board | $8,270 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $39,930 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | 18% |
| Business | 14% |
| Biology | 13% |
| Communication | 13% |
| Psychology | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173142 IPEDS survey data for Bethany Lutheran College.
Current students may use the Bethany Lutheran College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024