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Bethany Lutheran College

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world rank  5056

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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 97-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
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
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Bethany Lutheran College Phone Number +1 (507) 344 7000
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Bethany Lutheran College's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Bethany Lutheran College's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay 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

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Bethany Lutheran College's admission information.

Bethany Lutheran College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Bethany Lutheran College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Bethany Lutheran College a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Bethany Lutheran College's acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this institution a moderately selective higher education institution.


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

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Bethany Lutheran College.

Bethany Lutheran College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Bethany Lutheran College has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


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

This institution has a range of 50-99 academic employees (Faculty).


Bethany Lutheran College's Control Type Control Type

Bethany Lutheran College is a private higher education institution.


Bethany Lutheran College's Entity Type Entity Type

Bethany Lutheran College 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 type of academic calendar.


Bethany Lutheran College is Christian-Lutheran Religious Affiliation

Bethany Lutheran College has a Christian-Lutheran affiliation (Evangelical Lutheran Synod - els.org).


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Bethany Lutheran College's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Arts & sciences plus professions, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)

Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Bethany Lutheran College's main facilities:


Bethany Lutheran College's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. 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

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

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

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Bethany Lutheran College's main services:


Bethany Lutheran College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Bethany Lutheran College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Bethany Lutheran College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

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

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Bethany Lutheran College's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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

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  • 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

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Facebook Facebook

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Twitter X (Twitter)

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YouTube YouTube

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Instagram Instagram

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LinkedIn LinkedIn

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TikTok TikTok

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