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Bethany Lutheran is in a self-contained town, in Mankato, MN. The school has a Other Religion religious affiliation. Bethany Lutheran is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at Bethany Lutheran include music, media, drama and performing arts, and fine arts.
The school does not admit all applicants.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Bethany Lutheran does well in comparison to most schools.
The school, in 2007, had 611 students (584 full-time equivalent).
Bethany Lutheran is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Bethany Lutheran makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Bethany Lutheran College
700 Luther Dr
Mankato, MN 56001
General Phone: (507) 344-7000
http://www.blc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Media | 31 | communication studies |
| Business And Management | 21 | business management |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, social services |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 8 | elementary school teaching |
| Science | 7 | chemistry, physical sciences, biology, exercise physiology |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religious music |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethany Lutheran in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 111 | 17 |
In 2007, Bethany Lutheran had a total enrollment of 611 students (584 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 11% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 48% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 68% |
| Wisconsin | 12% |
| Michigan | 4% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Iowa | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 79 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Bethany Lutheran offers campus housing for 540 of its 584 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mankato, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 404 | 336 | 83% | 175 | 52% |
| Men | 156 | 124 | 79% | 60 | 48% |
| Women | 248 | 212 | 85% | 115 | 54% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 2% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| 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 | $ 17,760 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,760 |
| Room and board | $ 5,278 |
| Room charge | $ 1,988 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Bethany Lutheran participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 233700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 30 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $38,874 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $51,307 | 3 | $58,875 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $47,174 | 5 | $48,335 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $47,996 | 8 | $52,288 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Physical Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethany Lutheran Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Other Religion affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling 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 Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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