Bethany Lutheran College
- 4 Year
- MANKATO, MN
College
Bethany Lutheran College
- 4 Year
- MANKATO, MN
- Rating 3.75 out of 5 241 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B+
- Athleticsgrade C+
- Party Scenegrade C
- Professorsgrade C+
- Locationgrade B+
- Dormsgrade A minus
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade A minus
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (without football)
Athletic Conference
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Bethany Lutheran College Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Bethany Lutheran Admissions
Acceptance Rate
61%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
950-1150
ACT Range
20-26
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$17,640 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$21,117 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade C+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 16 responses82%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 22 responses68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 22 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business19 Graduates
- Communications13 Graduates
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia9 Graduates
- English8 Graduates
- Elementary Education7 Graduates
- Exercise Physiology7 Graduates
- Mathematics7 Graduates
- Engineering Science6 Graduates
- Psychology6 Graduates
- Legal Studies5 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
1
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
1
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
651 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
130
Undergrads Over 25
2%
Pell Grant
32%
Varsity Athletes
39%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
87%
Poll
92%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 26 responsesPoll
48%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 31 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$34,800 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
63%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%75%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 8 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Bethany Lutheran College Reviews
Rating 3.75 out of 5 241 reviews
As an alumni of Bethany Lutheran College, I rate my experience to be pretty high. As a small college, like Bethany, you are more than just a number at the school. The teachers and faculty truly know you and aid you in achieving your goals. The amount of connections and friends you make are endless. As a student, I was able to grow in the classroom, on the basketball/tennis court and in faith. There isn’t much that I would change about my experience. The school strives to make their students well-rounded individuals and I believe they have done a great job in this.
The quality of BLC has gone down significantly in the past years.
While a handful of professors are fantastic and provide properly challenging academics, the number of students that they enroll who are vastly unprepared for collegiate academics causes many professors to teach a watered down version of their subjects. The lack of academic challenge leaves many students unprepared for life outside of college, especially when combined with the school's lack of diversity.
The cafeteria is not great. They lack basic allergen information, and provide very few options for people with even common food concerns, such as lactose intolerance, or information about nuts in desserts. This is dangerous, but they make no effort to change it.
Several dorms do not have air conditioning, and laundry is frequently stolen. The school avoids reporting sexual assaults by victim blaming and requiring impossible standards of evidence.
You'll be left with debt and a high-school-like college experience.
While a handful of professors are fantastic and provide properly challenging academics, the number of students that they enroll who are vastly unprepared for collegiate academics causes many professors to teach a watered down version of their subjects. The lack of academic challenge leaves many students unprepared for life outside of college, especially when combined with the school's lack of diversity.
The cafeteria is not great. They lack basic allergen information, and provide very few options for people with even common food concerns, such as lactose intolerance, or information about nuts in desserts. This is dangerous, but they make no effort to change it.
Several dorms do not have air conditioning, and laundry is frequently stolen. The school avoids reporting sexual assaults by victim blaming and requiring impossible standards of evidence.
You'll be left with debt and a high-school-like college experience.
Great small campus feel, mainly because it is. Because of this, you are able to make great relationships with professors who actually care about you and know who you are. Everyone there is so nice and welcoming and willing to help you with anything you may need. They have tons of options for majors and minors and amazing resources to help you succeed in college and after you graduate.