Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002337
- Phone: (800) 475-2001
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
72.64%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
2FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$17,526Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Bethany Lutheran College (BLC)
1500 Birchmont Dr, Bemidji, MN
Bethany Lutheran College is a nonprofit private college that has a fair number of majors available for students to choose from. The school is located in Mankato, Minnesota, in a predominantly rural area. The high teacher to student ratio and access to faculty and teachers are due primarily to the limited enrollment, approximately 600 students, maintained by BLC.
Here is a list of some of the popular programs BLC offers:
- Communication, General
- Business Administration
- Psychology
- Biology
- Music
Students applying for admission are asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the school. The majority of students at this school scored between 21 - 27 on the ACT exam. 84% of those who apply are accepted to Bethany Lutheran College, of which 43% choose to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
Tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available for students, which costs around $3,500 annually. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements.
The Bethany Lutheran College "Vikings" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
- Soccer (NCAA Division III)
- Softball (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.blc.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may give you an idea of the applicants Bethany Lutheran College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Bethany Lutheran College has a total student population of about 740. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 24% enrolling as graduate students and 100% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are between $27,000-$33,000 for both state residents and nonresidents
- Part time students pay in the range of $1,200 to $1,400 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $19,307 |
Receiving Student Loans | 70% | $8,309 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Bethany Lutheran College may provide services to students including:- Online classes
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Work study style employment
Intercollegiate Athletics
Bethany Lutheran College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Bethany Lutheran College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
- Exercise Physiology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
Education
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
History
- History (B)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Legal Studies (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Bethany Lutheran College.
- Gustavus Adolphus College in Granite Falls, MN (11 miles away)
- Martin Luther College in Rosemount, MN (26 miles away)
- Carleton College in Brainerd, MN (46 miles away)
- Crown College in Northfield, MN (51 miles away)
- Northwestern College - St Paul in Thief River Falls, MN (72 miles away)
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002337
- Phone: (800) 475-2001
- School Homepage