Bethany Lutheran College
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, Bethany Lutheran College serves a small student body of about 750 learners from its campus in Mankato. Offering undergraduate education exclusively, BLC emphasizes the liberal arts from a Christian perspective, with 27 majors available, including American studies, exercise science, legal studies, media arts, and special education. Students can also pursue seven pre-professional programs that prepare graduates for advanced study in fields such as law, medicine, dentistry, seminary, and pharmacy. BLC offers comprehensive support to all of its students, including academic advising and student mentoring. The school pairs each student with a faculty advisor, who assists with course selections and degree planning. Students also receive support within their own major from experienced faculty members. BLC offers free academic tutoring in math and writing through its academic resource center, and academic coordinators can also connect students to subject-specific tutors.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
51% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
91% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
85% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Considered (not required) | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Required | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
3k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
92%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Education | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 18 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 19 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 20 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 21 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 22 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 23 | Theology And Religious Vocations | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 24 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |