Bethany Lutheran College
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Mankato, Minnesota 56001
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Bethany Ladies College opened in 1911 with 44 students and a faculty of four.
- •In 1946, Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary (BLTS) began as a department of the college, becoming a separate institution in 1975.
- •In 2001, Bethany awarded its first Bachelor of Arts degrees.
- •This was followed by nursing baccalaureate degrees in 2019.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1144
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,935
Programs (32)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + city premium