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Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS·Private nonprofit·583 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; fewer than half of freshmen return for sophomore year. a private nonprofit school with 583 students.

79%
Accept
583
Students
$29,203
Net Price
29%
Grad Rate
$45,100
Earnings
10 yr
$9,500
Debt

About This School

Bethany College is a private nonprofit institution located in Lindsborg, Kansas with approximately 583 undergraduate students enrolled. Bethany College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The average net price after financial aid is $29,203 per year. The graduation rate is 29%, and the typical graduate earns $45,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

Bethany College may refer to:

The numbers tell a concerning story here — a 29% graduation rate and 49% freshman retention rate suggest that most students who start here don't finish, which is a serious red flag worth investigating before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a very manageable $9,500, and the small enrollment of 583 students means a genuinely personal experience if you do thrive there. Worth considering only if you've spoken directly with current students and have a clear plan for staying on track academically.

Founded
1840
Setting
Remote rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing24%
Education15%
Biological Sciences14%
Psychology9%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Physical Sciences1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Frances McDormandWilliam H. MacyShane DouglasTom PostonWilliam FerrelJames SchuylerThomas BuergenthalChamp Clark

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite20

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$31,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,946
Avg Net Price
$29,203
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants43%
Median debt at graduation$9,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
29%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
49%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,100
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$45,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.7x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White46%
Black20%
Hispanic/Latino20%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (583 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Bethany College

335 E Swensson St

Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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