Bethany Lutheran College (blc)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Mankato, MN that costs an average of $21,589 a year after financial aid, admits 39% of applicants and graduates 58% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$21,589
Acceptance rate
39%
Graduation rate
58%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,975

Private nonprofitSmall city669 undergraduates

Cost of blc

Total cost of attendance (per year)$42,662
Tuition and fees, in-state$32,660
Housing and food (on campus)$8,980
Books and supplies$800
Average net price after aid$21,589

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,923
$30,001–48,000$15,980
$48,001–75,000$13,465
$75,001–110,000$21,632
$110,001+$27,419

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with blc's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate39%
Average SAT1,150
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)550–580
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)490–600
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)21–26
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate58%
First-year retention72%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$44,885
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$50,975
Rank in Minnesota (earnings)32nd of 38 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,000
Typical monthly loan payment$239 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants26%
Students with federal loans42%

Majors and programs at blc

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (32)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations58$49,930$19,500
Area Studies———
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology5——
Biology10——
Chemistry———
Communication and Media Studies18——
Computer Science10——
Criminal Justice and Corrections8——
Design and Applied Arts8——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft6——
Education2——
Engineering Science11——
English Language and Literature8——
Fine and Studio Arts3——
History3——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities———
Mathematics7——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies2——
Music7——
Non-Professional Legal Studies17——
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences23——
Psychology17——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication3——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication12——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing5——
Religion/Religious Studies1——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——
Social Sciences3——
Special Education and Teaching3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas11——

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Legal Support Services16——

Master's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions19——

Similar colleges in Minnesota

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Minneapolis College of Art and DesignMinneapolis$26,84948%$50,254
North Central UniversityMinneapolis$26,22199%$45,958
Martin Luther CollegeNew Ulm$18,65287%$47,683
Crown CollegeSaint Bonifacius$25,96323%$50,003
Saint Mary's University of MinnesotaWinona$20,42293%$68,708
Herzing University-MinneapolisSt. Louis Park$19,74494%$44,255
College of Saint BenedictSaint Joseph$25,30192%$66,967
Saint Johns UniversityCollegeville$26,74891%$79,644

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About blc

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationMankato, MN
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates669
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteblc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is blc's acceptance rate?

Bethany Lutheran College admits 39% of applicants, making it selective. Admitted students average 1,150 on the SAT.

How much does blc cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $42,662 a year (tuition and fees: $32,660). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $21,589 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,923.

How much do blc graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $50,975 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 32nd of 38 similar colleges in Minnesota. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($49,930 a year after graduation).

What is blc's graduation rate?

58% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 72% of first-year students return for a second year.