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Bethany Lutheran College

#630 in US ranking Mankato, MN
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$42,662
Tuition & fees
$32,660
Avg. aid
$19,955
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
39%
SAT range
1040–1180
ACT range
21–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median salary
$45,784
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Bethany Lutheran College?

Bethany Lutheran College's reported recurring student events include a Campus Block Party, Viking Cup and Spring Formal. Together, they illustrate opportunities for students to gather outside classes, although the schedule and format of each event can change.

A block party typically centers on a campus-wide social gathering, while the Viking Cup and Spring Formal provide different kinds of organized student activities. Prospective students should look to the current student-activities calendar for the year's actual dates and descriptions rather than assume that a past version of an event will be repeated unchanged.

The college's Lutheran affiliation also shapes its calendar of community and religious activities. Students who want to understand that aspect of campus life should distinguish events open to the wider community from activities or coursework with specific student expectations.

What are the student housing and dining options at Bethany Lutheran College?

Bethany Lutheran College offers college-operated undergraduate housing and campus dining. Housing is available, but applicants should not treat availability as a guarantee of a particular building, room type or placement.

The college reports that 61% of students live on campus. Residence halls have high-speed internet access, and electronically operated entrances are among the reported security features. Before accepting an offer, a student should review the current housing application, deadlines, eligibility rules, room assignments and any first-year residency policy that applies to their situation.

Meal-plan choices and dining hours can matter as much as a plan's listed price. Students with dietary needs should ask dining services about the specific accommodations available, while commuters should check whether they can purchase meals without a residential plan. Those considering off-campus housing should compare the full cost of rent, utilities, food and transportation with the college's residential options.

Bethany Lutheran College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

21

Bethany Lutheran College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
61%
Campus size
50 acres

Bethany Lutheran College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Bethany Lutheran College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Bethany Lutheran College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Bethany Lutheran College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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