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Bethany College, popularly referred to as Bethany, was established on October 15, 1881, as a preparatory school. Founded by Rev. Dr. Carl A. Swensson, it was originally known as Bethany Academy. In 1886, it was renamed Bethany Normal Institute, and the name was changed again a year later to Bethany College and Normal Institute. It finally came to be known as Bethany College in 1889. The campus occupies 53 acres in Lindsborg, Kansas.
The U.S. News and World Report rated Bethany as one of the top academic colleges in the Midwest. The college offers degree programs in the arts, education, social sciences, sports management, health sciences, engineering, and business, among others.
The sports teams of Bethany College, nicknamed the Swedes, participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, track and field, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and softball. The college is a member of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Bethany students also publish a yearbook known as "The Bethanian", and a newspaper called "The Bethany Messenger".
Bethany can be found in Lindsborg, KS (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 range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Bethany are in science, music, fine arts, and education and teaching.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 370 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Bethany centered around 420 to 560, but ranged both higher and lower.
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 2007-2008, 537 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
335 e swensson st
Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897
General Phone: (785) 227-3311
http://www.bethanylb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 24 | elementary school teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, social studies teaching, English teaching, music teaching, art education, biology teaching, ... |
| Science | 17 | biological and physical sciences, chemistry, biology, physics |
| Business and Management | 13 | business and related services, accounting, finance, marketing, business, business management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology, art therapy |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer, recreation and leisure studies |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | general studies, history courses, social services, English, economics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety |
| Music | 4 | music performance, music |
| Family and Social Work | 4 | social work |
| Fine Arts | 3 | ceramics, painting, sculpture |
| Medical Administration | 3 | public health education |
| Media | 1 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management, art studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | drawing |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy and religious studies, Christian studies, philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethany in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 98 | 51 |
In 2007-2008, Bethany had a total enrollment of 537 students (528 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 35% |
| (Foreign Students) | 65% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 45% |
| Texas | 17% |
| Colorado | 14% |
| Florida | 5% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| Oklahoma | 4% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
Bethany offers campus housing for 388 of its 528 (full-time) students.
(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 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 811 | 530 | 65% | 178 | 34% |
| Men | 499 | 311 | 62% | 101 | 32% |
| Women | 312 | 219 | 70% | 77 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 360 | 480 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
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 | 17% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,124 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,124 |
| Room and board | $ 5,650 |
| Room charge | $ 3,075 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,575 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| 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 (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 10 | 6 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 1 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $49,345 | 5 | $51,698 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $40,823 | 5 | $37,177 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $34,827 | 6 | $36,538 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $41,139 | 16 | $41,475 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 193 | 78 | 271 |
| Football | 93 | 0 | 93 |
| Basketball | 19 | 22 | 41 |
| Baseball | 36 | 0 | 36 |
| Track | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 44 | 75 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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
FINE ARTS
Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
Painting
Sculpture
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Drawing
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
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% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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