Bethany College (Kansas)
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Bethany College (Kansas)
School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Evangelical Lutheran Church
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Bethany College (Kansas) is a small private college located on a rural campus in Lindsborg, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 637, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The college offers 45 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 29%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $29,800.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile15-22
SAT 25th-75th Percentile883-1020
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
637
Students enrolled
24%
Online student enrollment
12:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
51%
Unknown
%
Black
18%
Hispanic
18%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
5%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
51% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
No
Online Programs
0
Total Online Enrollment
156
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.24% online, 76% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
100% On-campus
0% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor'sNot offered
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $59,784 | $59,784 |
| Graduate | $54,672 | $54,672 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $17,758 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | Currently unavailable |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $81,342 | $81,342 |
| Off-campus without family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
| Off-campus with family | $60,984 | $60,984 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
51%
State Grant Aid
26%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
51%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debtafter graduation
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 2 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 3 | Education. | |||
| 4 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 5 | History. | |||
| 6 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 7 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 8 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 9 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 10 | Psychology. | |||
| 11 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 12 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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