Mankato, MN
Roughly 51 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 22 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 51% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 636 | 462 | 179 | 73% |
| 2020 | 665 | 429 | 154 | 65% |
| 2021 | 714 | 439 | 199 | 61% |
| 2022 | 665 | 389 | 176 | 59% |
| 2023 | 881 | 449 | 190 | 51% |
Fall 2023 applicants
239 of 447 women and 210 of 434 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Bethany Lutheran College has an acceptance rate of 51% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 449 of 881 applicants.
Selective. Roughly 51 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
881 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 190 enrolled.
No. Bethany Lutheran College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 22 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 51% — it has become more selective.