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Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) - Mankato,Minnesota

78%

Acceptance Rate

$19,307

Avg.Financial Aid

002337

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Bethany Lutheran College (BLC)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Other (none of the above)
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
https://www.blc.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
739
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Bethany Lutheran College, which is located in Mankato, Minnesota is a private, Other university. Taking into account all the courses offered at Bethany Lutheran College, the total enrolment stands at 741. The school has an academic staff of 61 who teach various courses to the students. At BLC, around 55% of the students are females and 45% are males. Further, around 97% of the students are 24 and under. The average earnings of its graduates is $34,800 with 94% being the employment rate six years after graduation. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. Taking into account all the undergraduate and graduate degrees, including both residential and online, BLC offers around 52 programs. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

5073447000

Fax:

5073447376

Address

700 Luther Dr

Rankings

The ranking of a particular college helps a student decide where to apply, which is always a tough decision. It is said that the more information that a prospective student has about a college, the better it is. The ranking of a college helps a student overcome the confusion of which university/college is right for them and also other prospects. Before taking admission, a student can assess the college chosen by them on various grounds like research excellence, the performance of its students after graduation, and their experience, among others. Notably, for the rankings, the two publications, US News and Forbes, are trusted everywhere. However, it should be noted that Bethany Lutheran College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking of these two publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
None
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
78%
SAT Range
1050 - 1190
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
19 - 25
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
None

The admission to Bethany Lutheran College is easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 3 admission thresholds. The students are required to submit a fee along with the admission form, in order to be considered for admission at Bethany Lutheran College. It is a non-refundable amount. The SAT score in the range of 950-1150 would boost a student's chances of securing admission. A candidate, in order to take admission to Bethany Lutheran College, must score 23 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 20 are also given admission. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, Minnesota 56001, or call (507) 344-7000.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$17,546
Average Annual Cost
$27,100

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$38,370
Other Fees
$680
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$8,040
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,750

Total One Year Cost

$38,370

The next two things to keep in mind before applying to BLC are the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $38,850. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($28,080), books and supplies ($800), room and boarding ($8,090), and budget for other expenses ($1,850). If it sounds unaffordable to the applicant, there are numerous financial aid options available that they can explore.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Bachelor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

12:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

80%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

63%

Male Professors

37%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

739

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

30%

Full-time / Part-time

80% / 20%

Students Gender

Male

48%

US National: 44%

Female

52%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

79%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

21%

Out Of State

66%

In State

13%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$62,777 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and 93% of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

93%

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,760/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,280/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,280/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Vikings

School Colors

red and white

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

Total Female Athletes

102

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

The college offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. The normal expense for on-campus housing is $8,090 per year. Bethany Lutheran College has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at BLC costs around $4,280 per year. To ensure the safety and security of students, the college has a number of campus safety and security measures in place. Some of these features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 45% male and 55% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$29,400/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$34,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$18,445 - $18,445

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$191 - $191

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$19,307

Students Receiving Federal Grants

38%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,426

Students Receiving State Aid

43%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,118

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

99%

Average Aid Per Year

$15,403

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$23,952

$30K - $48K

$24,629

$48K - $75K

$23,965

$75K - $110K

$16,898

> $110K

$13,550

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$972,699

As mentioned, if one finds the fees and cost of living at BLC to be on the higher side, the financial aid department of the varsity would be of huge assistance. They can assist students with scholarships, grants, and student loans as well. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $4,388, whereas the financial aid is $16,710. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $5,398 and institutional aid worth $16,710. The non-need-based scholarships awarded to students admitted to Bethany Lutheran College amount to $972,699 per annum.

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