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700 Luther Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
United States

Certificates / Diplomas
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
41,330
Living Off-Campus
41,330
Living with Family
37,360
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $18,525 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $12,048
$30,001-$48,000: $12,184
$48,001-$75,000: $16,006
$75,001-$110,000: $19,109
Over $110,000: $23,023

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Size of Student Body
800
Average Class Size
16
Graduate Students Enrolled
17
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American: 3%
Hispanic: 6%
Asian: 2%
White: 63%
Two or more races: 4%
International Students: 20%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 49%
20 to 24: 49%
25 to 34: 2%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 49%
Women: 51%
New entering students who are transfers
13%

Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
57%
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Completers within 6 years by race
Hispanic: 14%
Asian: 100%
White: 59%
Two or more races: 33%
Unknown: 100%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men: 56%
Women: 57%
Retention Rate
71%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 79%
Small town/rural
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$20,038

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $6,053
Institutional grant aid: $17,894
Federal grant aid: $2,431
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $27,055
$30,001-$48,000: $26,919
$48,001-$75,000: $23,097
$75,001-$110,000: $19,994
Over $110,000: $16,080
School Scholarships
Yes
Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002337
Financial Aid Contact

This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Bachelor's Degree: $27,000
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Bachelor's Degree: 77%

  • School applications (online)
  • School applications (paper)
  • ACT or SAT
  • Writing portion of the ACT is recommended but not required. As of Fall 2020, Bethany Lutheran College is a testing-optional college. However, in order to qualify for certain scholarships, you have to submit test scores.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines

Applications Deadline

Fall term: July 1st (preferred); Spring term: December 1st (preferred)

Rolling Admissions Deadline

Fall, July 1st; Spring, December 10th

Financial Aid Application Deadline

Priority deadline is March 1st

Admissions Contact
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Business Administration, Management and Operations 86% $38,334
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 86% $38,334
Communication, journalism, and related programs 63% $37,678
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.