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Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Other Protestant
Real cost
Average price after aid $20,148 a year
Median debt at graduation: $23,000 (all students)
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.55%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.72%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,150 · ACT 23.5
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.12 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$10,719
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $41,013 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 850 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 48% · Women 52% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 36% |
| Total students | 902 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $20,148 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $41,013 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $23,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 55% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 52% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 45% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 75% |
| First-year retention | 72% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $46,110 |
| Admission rate | 39% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $977 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 22% |
| Average SAT | 1150 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550–580 |
| SAT math | 490–600 |
| ACT composite | 21–26 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value index: 57 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Business administration |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Area studies, Arts management, Biochemistry, Biology, Broadcasting, Chemistry, Communication studies, Computer science, Criminal justice, Design, Education (general), Engineering Science, English, Fine arts, General studies, History, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Music, Nursing, Physiology and pathology, Pre-law and legal studies, Psychology, Public relations, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Social sciences, Sociology, Special education, Teacher education, Theatre.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Biology | |
| Communication | |
| Education | |
| Law |
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Part-time undergraduates | 2% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $8,620 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 12 to 1 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 51%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $62,765IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 58% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)About 62 miles away · about 1 hour 40 minutes by car |
| Town population | 45,473Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | MinneapolisAbout 66 miles away · about 1 hour 45 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 15°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Mankato, MN |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
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- Is Bethany Lutheran College a Christian college?
- Yes. Bethany Lutheran College is a Christian college.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 173142
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (arts & sciences)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Other (none of the above)
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