Bethany Lutheran College
Liberal arts college · Mankato, MN · 669 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
39%
Selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1040–1180
ACT (middle 50%)
21–26
Average net price
$21,589
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$42,662
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
58%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Bethany Lutheran College?
Bethany Lutheran College accepts about 39 of every 100 applicants (39%), which makes it selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1040 and 1180 on the SAT. A score at or above 1180 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1040, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 21–26.
The latest federal data says Bethany Lutheran College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bethany Lutheran College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Bethany Lutheran College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $42,662 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,589 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $32,660 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$32,660
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$32,660
- Room & board$8,980
- Total cost of attendance$42,662
- Average net price after grants$21,589
Popular majors
Business, Biology, Communications, Education, Visual & Performing Arts.
Bethany Lutheran College FAQ
- What is Bethany Lutheran College's acceptance rate?
- 39% — selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Bethany Lutheran College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1040–1180. Aim for 1180 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Bethany Lutheran College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 21–26.
- Is Bethany Lutheran College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Bethany Lutheran College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Bethany Lutheran College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Bethany Lutheran College cost?
- About $42,662 a year before aid; $21,589 on average after grants.
- What is Bethany Lutheran College's FAFSA school code?
- 002337. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Bethany Lutheran College receives your information.
- What is Bethany Lutheran College's graduation rate?
- 58% of students finish within six years.
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