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Bethany can be found in Lindsborg, Kansas (a self-contained town). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Bethany is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Bethany offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, music, science, art studies, and education and teaching.
Bethany does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 380 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 410 to 590, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Bethany come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Bethany works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 588 students were enrolled in the school.
Bethany has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Bethany offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions. Bethany offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Bethany College is to nurture and challenge individuals in their search for truth and meaning as they lead lives of faith, learning and service."
More complete details are provided below.
Bethany College
421 N First
Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897
General Phone: (785) 227-3311
Admissions Phone: (800) 826-2281
http://www.bethanylb.edu
Bethany awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 32 | elementary school teaching, music teaching, social studies teaching, physical education teaching, math teaching, art education, English teaching, chemistry teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 22 | business management, accounting, marketing, business, finance |
| Science | 19 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies, arts management |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | social services, English, general studies, economics, social studies, history courses |
| Family And Social Work | 7 | social work |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology, art therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | health and physical education, athletic trainer, recreation and leisure studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | Christian studies, philosophy and religious studies, religion, philosophy |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Music | 3 | music |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 2 | criminal justice and safety |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethany in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 129 | 43 |
In 2005, Bethany had a total enrollment of 588 students (566 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 64% |
| Women | 36% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 55% |
| Texas | 14% |
| Colorado | 10% |
| Oklahoma | 6% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| California | 3% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
Bethany offers campus housing for 605 of its 566 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Lindsborg, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 18 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 868 | 548 | 63% | 148 | 27% |
| Men | 542 | 308 | 57% | 95 | 31% |
| Women | 326 | 240 | 74% | 53 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 380 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 21% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 79% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 826-2281
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,460 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,460 |
| Room and board | $ 5,200 |
| Room charge | $ 2,850 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Bethany participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 190400)
Bethany has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 0 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $37,709 | 3 | $37,376 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $34,226 | 3 | $31,882 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $30,043 | 9 | $29,200 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $33,346 | 15 | $31,372 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 232 | 69 | 301 |
| Football | 142 | 0 | 142 |
| Basketball | 29 | 26 | 55 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 6 | 9 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 34 | 68 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, Other
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Art Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethany Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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