Bethany Lutheran College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Bethany Lutheran College is a private nonprofit institution located in Mankato, Minnesota with approximately 669 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 39% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $20,148 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, and the typical graduate earns $37,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) is a private Christian liberal arts college in Mankato, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1927, BLC is operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The campus overlooks the Minnesota River valley in a community of 53,000.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the average net price of $17,680/year is genuinely affordable, and the relatively low median debt of $15,935 at graduation means students aren't buried financially — but a 60% graduation rate and median earnings of just $37,600 a decade out deserve serious attention. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit Christian community, want a small liberal arts experience (682 students total), and have a clear plan for how your degree connects to a career. Students who thrive here tend to value the faith-based environment and personalized attention; those primarily chasing earning potential may want to compare outcomes carefully.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (669 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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