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How to Get Into Bethany Lutheran College

Mankato, MN · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Bethany Lutheran College Admissions Statistics

39%
Acceptance Rate
550-580
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
490-600
SAT Math (mid 50%)
21-26
ACT (mid 50%)
669
Undergrads
55%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Bethany Lutheran College

Understand what 39% really means

At Bethany Lutheran College's admit rate, your position against the published ranges genuinely matters. Land above the middle 50% and this behaves like a target; inside it, a true toss-up worth real effort on essays and fit signals; below it, treat it as a reach. Place it on your list accordingly instead of trusting the headline rate.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 1040-1180 combined SAT or 21-26 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

Use the Early Action round deliberately

Bethany Lutheran College offers Early Action: non-binding and worth taking if your application is ready, an earlier answer helps you calibrate the rest of your list, and EA carries no downside beyond the earlier deadline.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Bethany Lutheran College fits.

Bethany Lutheran College Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Early Action (EA) November 25, 2025
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Bethany Lutheran College Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $41,013
Tuition & fees $31,360
Room & board (on campus) $8,620
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $20,148

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $12,571
$30-48k $16,564
$48-75k $17,233
$75-110k $20,099
$110k+ $24,961
22%
Students receiving Pell Grants
44%
Students taking federal loans
72%
Freshman retention rate
12:1
Student-faculty ratio

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