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Bethany Lutheran College

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Mankato, Minnesota 56001

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Bethany Lutheran College is a private institution in Mankato with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1144, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 682 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,110 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,680.

Established
1927
Motto
ΕΝΟΣ ΕΣΤΙΝ ΧΡΕΙΑ
Mascot
Viking
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
League of Legends
Division
Division III

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51%Acceptance
1144SAT Avg
682Students
12:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$46,110Earnings 10yr
$17,680Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bethany Lutheran College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate51.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1144

Reading & Writing
450630
Math
550630

ACT Score Range

Composite
2126

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

51.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1144

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,010
Room & Board$8,270
Books & Supplies$800
Total Cost of Attendance$39,624
Average Net Price$17,680
Median Debt at Graduation$23,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$244

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,667
$30–48K$10,224
$48–75K$16,099
$75–110K$17,008
$110K+$23,753

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,680

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,935

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
682
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
22%

Race & Ethnicity

White 66%
Black 4%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 18%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.6%
Freshman Retention80.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,652
8 Years$44,246
10 Years$46,110

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,800
Men
$46,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#12

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

105Above Average

Estimated from MN state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
66 mi(114 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
314 mi(544 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
351 mi(608 min)

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