BLC Admission Requirements
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BLC Admission Overview
BLC admission requirements are highly competitive, with one of the lowest admission rates in Minnesota. Last year BLC admitted 39% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.51 GPA (A-) and SAT 1040-1180 / ACT 21-26. BLC is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
BLC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
BLC Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
High
Admission difficulty for Bethany Lutheran College
Acceptance Rate
The BLC acceptance rate is 39%. Last year, 514 of 1,319 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota and the 154th lowest in the nation.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into BLC and can you get accepted?
BLC is a highly competitive school to get into, admitting fewer than half of applicants. You have a moderate chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Bethany Lutheran College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.51. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 34% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
BLC GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.51Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.51
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at BLC typically have around a 3.51 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. BLC is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #15 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
BLC SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1040-1180Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
6%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 550
- Math 490
- Composite 1040
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 580
- Math 600
- Composite 1180
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at BLC typically score around a 1110 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1180) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 61st percentile nationally. BLC ranks #20 in the state of Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1180
SAT policy
BLC is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
BLC ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
21-26Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
53%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 19
- Composite 21
75th Percentile Scores
- English 25
- Math 26
- Composite 26
Average ACT
Incoming testers at BLC typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 21–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. BLC places #16 among colleges in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 26
ACT policy
You may apply to BLC without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Bethany Lutheran College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jul 1, 2027Days left to Apply
304Applicants have 304 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Bethany Lutheran College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
BLC is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 39% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.51 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1040-1180); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173142.
GPA calculator: Bethany Lutheran College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026