Overview

Bethany Lutheran College is a 4-year institution located in Mankato, MN.

Location & Contact

Address 700 Luther Drive
Mankato, MN  56001
United States

Contact Mrs. Estelle Vlieger
Director of Admissions
Email: estelle.vflieger@blc.edu
Phone: 507-344-7000
Fax: 507-344-7376

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Health Communication	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Education, General	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Health Teacher Education	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Special Education And Teaching, General	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Science	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Social Sciences, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,319

Applied

514

Accepted

856

Enrolled

Female Admissions

684

Females Applied

299

Females Accepted

44%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

635

Males Applied

215

Males Accepted

34%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.45

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs
Recommended	Interview One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	October 1st	No
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 1st	January 1st	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 30th	October 1st	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	587	550	580
SAT Math	574	490	600
ACT Composite	24	21	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

31,870

Private

Fees

790

Full-time student fees

8,980

Room & board

4,300

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

23,724

Avg. Financial Aid Package

23,106

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,675

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,096

Avg. Loan Aid

9,767

Avg. Grant Aid

20,448

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

84.89%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

856

Total Undergrad students

15%

International Students

30%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.79%
Black or African American	3.05%
White or Caucasian	65.85%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	1.22%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	2.9%
Other	0.76%

Gender

Male (45.33%)

Female (54.67%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	64%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Block Party, Viking Cup and Spring Formal

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Psych Club, Business Club, Investment Club, World Club and Law Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer	No	Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

84

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 43

Part-time - 41

Male - 46

Female - 38