Bethany Lutheran College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Mankato, Minnesota with 669 undergraduates. It admits 39% of applicants, costs an average of $21,589 a year after grants and graduates 58% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Bethany Lutheran College acceptance rate and admissions
Bethany Lutheran College admitted 39% of applicants for fall 2024, about 1 in 3. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 550 to 580, math 490 to 600). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Bethany Lutheran College application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 25, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Next deadline: Early action, Nov 25, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants ($25 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Bethany Lutheran College’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Bethany Lutheran College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $32,660 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $8,980 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $42,662 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $21,589 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $21,589 a year after grants and scholarships, $21,073 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Bethany Lutheran College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Bethany Lutheran College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $50,975 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 41% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Bethany Lutheran College majors and what graduates earn
Bethany Lutheran College awarded bachelor's degrees in 28 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($53,811).
All 28 majors at Bethany Lutheran College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 32 | $49,930 | $53,811 | $19,500 |
| Physiology | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Legal studies | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Radio, TV and digital media | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Computer science | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering Science | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Public relations and advertising | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biochemistry and molecular biology | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 3 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Graphic and industrial design | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Special education | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Theater | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| History | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Education | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Romance languages | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Religious studies | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Bethany Lutheran College
1 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 1 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Bethany Lutheran College
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | Certificate | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 669 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 52% women, 48% men
- 12 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Bethany Lutheran College?
Bethany Lutheran College admitted 39% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Bethany Lutheran College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $32,660. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $21,589 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Bethany Lutheran College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 550 to 580 in reading and writing and 490 to 600 in math, and 21 to 26 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Bethany Lutheran College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Bethany Lutheran College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Bethany Lutheran College?
58% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Bethany Lutheran College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $50,975 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.