Overview

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

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
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
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal 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
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

881

Applied

449

Accepted

850

Enrolled

Female Admissions

447

Females Applied

239

Females Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

434

Males Applied

210

Males Accepted

48%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.49

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	Interview
Recommended	Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.8 Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 31st	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	April 30th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 31st	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		450	630
SAT Math		550	630
ACT Composite	24	21	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

30,570

Private

Fees

790

Full-time student fees

8,620

Room & board

4,140

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

22,966

Avg. Financial Aid Package

24,048

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,083

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,933

Avg. Loan Aid

11,075

Avg. Grant Aid

19,855

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

84.8%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

26%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

850

Total Undergrad students

15%

International Students

25%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.4%
Black or African American	3.74%
White or Caucasian	70.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	1.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	4.06%
Other	0.78%

Gender

Male (47.88%)

Female (52.12%)

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	66%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Spring Formal , Fall Festival and Luthapalooza

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:
Bethany Activities Committee, Student Senate, Scholastic Leadership Society, PAMA (Promoting Awareness, spurring Motivation, and encouraging Action) and Bethany Society of Royal Scientists

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		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		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

80

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 40

Part-time - 40

Male - 43

Female - 37