Bethany Lutheran College
tuition & fees
$31,360
graduate tuition & fees
$10,815
acceptance rate
39%
Student Population
899
online students
158
Number of Programs
39
Financial Aid Amount
$19,955
SAT Scores
1,150
Graduation Rate
55%
Bethany Lutheran College is a Private, 4 years college located in Mankato, Minnesota. BLC ranked 153rd in Liberal Arts Colleges and 17th in Minnesota Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 899 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. BLC's acceptance rate is 38.97% last year (undergraduate school).
Bethany Lutheran College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Bethany Lutheran College and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 700 Luther Dr, Mankato, MN 56001 |
| Phone | 507-344-7000 |
| WEB | https://www.blc.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.blc.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.blc.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.blc.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.blc.edu/net-price-calculator |
| Disability Service | https://blc.edu/academics/resources/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Bethany Lutheran College is 38.97% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 34.05%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 38.97 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 34.05 % |
Tuition & Fees
BLC's 2025 tuition & fees is $31,360 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.50% compared to the last year's rate ($30,010).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,815. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $31,360 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,815 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 899 students have enrolled at BLC (2024-2025). Among them, 158 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. BLC has 856 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 43 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 899 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 856 |
| Graduate Students | 43 |
| Online Enrollment | 158 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
BLC offers 39 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by BLC
| Number of programs | 39 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✗ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |