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Bethany Lutheran College

Private

Mankato, MN

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Located in Mankato, MN, Bethany Lutheran College is a private very small school with roughly 669 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 39% of applicants get in. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services graduates, especially in Business Administration, Management and Operations, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $53,811/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate39%
SAT range1040–1180
ACT range21–26
Undergrads669
Yield (admits who enroll)45%
Next deadlineNot reported

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$41,013
4-year grad rate57%
Median earnings, 10yr out$46,110

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans44%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out75%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,811/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity548
Typical room charge$3,970
Typical board charge$4,300

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Bethany Lutheran College's acceptance rate?

Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN admits approximately 39% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Bethany Lutheran College?

Admitted students at Bethany Lutheran College typically score between 1040–1180 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Bethany Lutheran College?

Admitted students at Bethany Lutheran College typically score between 21–26 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Bethany Lutheran College cost?

Bethany Lutheran College's total cost of attendance is reported at $41,013 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Bethany Lutheran College require students to live on campus?

No -- Bethany Lutheran College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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