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Bethany Lutheran College

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world rank  4846

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Overview

Founded in 1927, the Bethany Lutheran College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Mankato (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) and bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 98-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BLC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Bethany Lutheran College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Bethany Lutheran College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bethany Lutheran College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Bethany Lutheran College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym BLC
Founded 1927
Motto One Thing Needful
Colours Red and white
Mascot Viking
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University Location

Address 700 Luther Drive
Mankato
56001 Minnesota
United States
Bethany Lutheran College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Bethany Lutheran College Phone Number (507) 344 7000
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Bethany Lutheran College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Bethany Lutheran College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Bethany Lutheran College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Bethany Lutheran College.



Bethany Lutheran College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)
International
students
25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

Bethany Lutheran College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Bethany Lutheran College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 60-69% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
  • Recommendations are considered but not required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Bethany Lutheran College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Bethany Lutheran College's Admission Office Admission Office

700 Luther Drive
Mankato 56001
507-344-7000


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Bethany Lutheran College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Bethany Lutheran College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Bethany Lutheran College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Bethany Lutheran College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Bethany Lutheran College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a urban setting.


Bethany Lutheran College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Bethany Lutheran College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Bethany Lutheran College is Christian-Lutheran Religious Affiliation

Christian-Lutheran. Evangelical Lutheran Synod - els.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities


Bethany Lutheran College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Bethany Lutheran College's Library
Bethany Lutheran College's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 65,497 physical volumes, 3,990 physical media, 188,445 digital/electronic media and 74 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 5 full-time employees, including 1 librarians. Bethany Lutheran College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Bethany Lutheran College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Bethany Lutheran College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 547 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Bethany Lutheran College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Bethany Lutheran College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Bethany Lutheran College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Bethany Lutheran College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Bethany Lutheran College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level Source: IPDES.

Bethany Lutheran College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Bethany Lutheran College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Bethany Lutheran College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bethany Lutheran College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1970


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bethany Lutheran College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bethany Lutheran College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Minnesota Private College Council (MPCC)
  • Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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