About Bethany Lutheran College

Founded in 1927, Bethany Lutheran College. is a Private college. Located in Minnesota, which is a city setting in Minnesota, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 587 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Bethany Lutheran College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 10:1. There are 43 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Bethany Lutheran College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate80%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range880-1140
ACT Range20-27

Admissions at BLC are considered Less Selective, with ,6% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 42 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

73% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 38% were in the top quarter, and 14% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Bethany Lutheran College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
80%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
20%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
40%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
20%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
80%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
80%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
20%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
80%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
20%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
0%
“We know about current events and vote”
80%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
20%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
40%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
20%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
20%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
20%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
0%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
80%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
40%
“They keep regular office hours”
60%
“They”re always available”
80%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
20%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
80%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
20%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Bethany Lutheran College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    18 Students rated on-campus housing 4.1 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    10 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    19 Students rated campus food 3.5 stars. 11 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    19 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    19 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 58 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    19 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    19 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    19 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Bethany Lutheran College?

12 Students rated Bethany Lutheran College

Kayla - 01/29/2022

I love this school. Met some of the best people, both friends and professors, and had excellent opportunities to grow my faith.

Noella - 01/28/2022

I had an okay experience here, but looking back I really wish I had gone somewhere else. If you didn't grow up going to school with all the other ELS-synod kids, you'll be pretty lonely. It's also very cruel to students who are LGBT+, and if you are liberal and pro-choice, you will also probably be mocked behind your back. There's a professor who makes racist remarks in class, a professor who was in a far-right militia, and a professor who mocked a blind student in her class. There were also some phenomenal professors, but the bad ones really make it not worth it. It really is an echo-chamber for the most part, and I wouldn't recommend it.

Harriet - 01/28/2022

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.

Mara - 09/23/2020

I love the family atmosphere of bethany! All people usually know most people! There are many things to get involved in on campus and you should never be bored. The professors are extremely friendly and always willing to help. The class sizes are be individualized making for more hands on learning.

Bethany Lutheran College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Bethany Lutheran College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Bethany Lutheran College is 80%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Go somewhere you feel comfortable and don't be afraid to try new things. This is the place where you find out who you are and you can't make find your true self unless you are willing to make mistakes. Remember you are paying for your education so don't waste your education time, but make time to meet new people. You can learn inside and outside of the classroom this way.

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  3. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The winter! Bethany is in Minnesota and the winters here can be pretty rough sometimes. All in all, though, I am extremely satisfied with the school

    Read all  9 answers
  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Arts, religious affiliation, size, and communications program. It handles the hockey broadcasting for local schools.

    Read all  4 answers
  5. What's unique about your campus?

    The Christian atmosphere that does not overwhelm or enforce ideas, but reflects it in many activities and classes

    Read all  4 answers
  6. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing is lack of a coffee shop. There is a volunteer-run coffee bar which opens in the evenings, but it would be wonderful to have one open all day with a greater variety of coffee and pastry selections for a snack in the middle of the day or in the middle of the night.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    A strong Lutheran school that is well balanced with professors that are willing to help you when it is needed and lots of friends to support you in all that you do.

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  8. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Small and not inherently competitive, but endowed with a great number of resources and opportunities, this school permits the self-motivated student to excel beyond what many other schools could offer.

    Read all  3 answers
  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The kind of person who should not attend this school is somebody who is not willing to work hard and study because the teachers really care about the student?s education and it would be a real waste of their time and yours.

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  10. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The fact that I graduated with the honor of Cum Laude.

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  11. Describe the students at your school.

    From all over the grade-level spectrum; freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors could all be in the same classroom for a given class.

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  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known how much support I would receive from the faculty and staff, the wonderful friends I would make, how accepted I would feel, and what a special place this is in general. Had I known these things, I would have been much more excited about coming, and would never have had any doubts.

    Read all  1 answers
  13. What kind of person should attend this school?

    a religious student who wants a small school experience and wonderful professors

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

587

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

29%

Out-Of-State

65%

In-State

6%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

84%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
83%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Bethany Lutheran College receive some sort of financial aid. 39% were awarded federal grants. While 73% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$25,890

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$800

Books and Supplies

$7,960

Room and Board

34,650

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$11,138
$30 - $48K
$11,205
$48 - $75K
$15,430
$75 - $110K
$18,850
$110K & UP
$22,617

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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