Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, Minnesota · Private
Bethany Lutheran College admitted 51% of 881 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1000–1260 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 60% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Bethany Lutheran College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 25, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($25 for international applicants), and Bethany Lutheran College doesn’t accept the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Bethany Lutheran College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $41,080 a year. After grants, students paid $19,456 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Bethany Lutheran College’s acceptance rate?
Bethany Lutheran College admitted 51% of applicants: 449 of 881 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Bethany Lutheran College’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 25, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Bethany Lutheran College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1000 to 1260, with a median around 1110. A score at or above 1110 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Bethany Lutheran College’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($25 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Bethany Lutheran College doesn’t accept the Common App fee waiver.
Does Bethany Lutheran College have supplemental essays?
No. Bethany Lutheran College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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