Bethany Lutheran College (BLC)

(Mankato, MN)

Bethany Lutheran College is a private, liberal arts college, located in Mankato, Minnesota, and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. It offers both traditional and collaborative learning structures and a 12:1 student to teacher ratio. The goal of BLC is to provide quality education to the individuals it serves so that they realize lives of fulfillment.Offering 19 programs of study, Bethany Lutheran College students earn baccalaureate degrees in a supportive environment. Licensures and certifications are available in secondary education and coaching.Extracurricular activities are an important part of the student experience at BLC, and include drama, music, student government, forensics, and intramural athletics. The school also offers a variety of competitive athletics programs such as baseball, basketball, and volleyball.Bethany Lutheran College promises a personalized education so that each student can reach his or her potential. Search the Zinch database for scholarships from Bethany Lutheran College today.

Admissions

82.5%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.35

Regular Decision: July 01, 2012
Offers Rolling Admission

SAT Recommended

18–28 ACT Composite
22–28 ACT English
22–28 ACT Math

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$30,330
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $22,810
Out-of-State Tuition: $22,810
Room and Board: $7,520
Books & Supplies: $900

Bethany is a tremendous value: small classes, personal attention from faculty, opportunities to participate, state-of-the-art facilities, students who share your Christian faith, all at the lowest cost among the private liberal arts colleges in Minnesota.

We Have a Financial Plan for You Bethany Lutheran College is committed to making your education affordable. The financial aid office strives to provide you with the best financial aid package for which you are eligible, and to make the application process as simple as possible for you. To learn more about the affordability of attending Bethany check out our cost calculator at www.blc.edu/admisisons/aid.

Will I Like It

612
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: Rural
Religious Affiliation: Lutheran
12 to 1 Student to Faculty Ratio
55% Women
28% of students are from Out of State
70% live in School-affliated housing

Famous Alumni

Recent graduates from Bethany can be found working in business and media, conducting research, teaching at public and parochial schools and attending graduate and professional schools. Current positions held by Bethany alumni include:

Best Buy, Mobile Supervisor
ESPN, Network Coordinator
Friends of China, Educator
Kohl's Manager
Medtronic, Financial Analyst
Walt Disney World, Employment Coordinator Associate

Graduate/Professional Fields of Study include:
Medicine
Physical therapy
Law
Speech Communication
Chemistry
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Social work
Plant pathology

Academics

Biology, Broad Field Social Studies, Business Administration, Chemistry, Communication, Elementary Education(K-8), Engineering (dual degree), English, Exercise Science, History, Liberal Arts, Mathematics, Media Arts, Music, Psychology, Religion, Sociology, Studio Art, Theatre

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

General Business

Education

Teaching

Health & Medicine

Pre-Med

Humanities

History, Liberal Arts

Journalism & Communication

Communications

Military

ROTC & JROTC

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Philosophy & Religion

Religion

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry, Math

Social Sciences

Psychology, Sociology

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Clubs & Activities

Bethany Activities Committee, Business Club, Dance Team, Equestrian Club, Forever Kept (Scrapbooking club), Lambda Pi Eta, PAMA, Photojournalism, SLS, Science Club, school newspaper, Sportsman's Club, St. Jude's Up 'Til Dawn, STORM, Student Senate, Swing Dance Club, Yearbook, World Club

Extra Curriculars

Baseball, Basketball, Choir, Cross Country, Band, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball

Long Description

Bethany Lutheran College, founded in 1927, is a coeducational college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Its 50-acre campus is located in Mankato.

Mailing Address

700 Luther Dr
Mankato, MN 56001

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