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Bethany Lutheran College
About 39 in 100 applicants get into Bethany Lutheran College — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Bethany Lutheran College sits in Mankato proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Other (none of the above) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $87,036 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 669 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1000 and 1260 — below the MN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Bethany Lutheran College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Bethany Lutheran College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1000–1260 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Bethany Lutheran College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 450 | 520 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 590 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 26 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Bethany Lutheran College received 881 applications and admitted 449 (51%), with 190 enrolling.
How Bethany Lutheran College compares
| Bethany Lutheran College | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 39% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $31,360 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,110 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Bethany Lutheran College's median earnings are $46,110 — below the Minnesota benchmark of $58,351. Weigh that against the $31,360 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Bethany Lutheran College lists tuition at $31,360 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Bethany Lutheran College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $31,360 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 669 undergraduates, Bethany Lutheran College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
54.9% graduate within six years. Roughly 45% don't — ask a Bethany Lutheran College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Bethany Lutheran College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1000–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 39% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Bethany Lutheran College's acceptance rate?
51% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 449 admitted from 881 applicants.
How much does Bethany Lutheran College cost?
At Bethany Lutheran College, published tuition is $31,360 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Bethany Lutheran College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Bethany Lutheran College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,110 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- Bemidji State University — 56% admitted
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science — 39% admitted
- Minneapolis College of Art and Design — 48.5% admitted
- Minnesota State University Moorhead — 58.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.