Bethany Lutheran College — acceptance rate 51%, tuition $29,280
Outcomes
B+
74/100
Affordability
F
27/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
B+
76/100
Prestige
D
38/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
902
Total Enrollment
60%
Graduation Rate
80%
Retention Rate
12.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
51%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Bethany Lutheran College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$46,110
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,652
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$23,000
Median debt at graduation
54.9%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,150
Average SAT
22.5%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 13th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Bethany Lutheran College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Bethany Lutheran College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $304,636
Avg rent near campus: $1,199/mo — vs ~$441/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 56078 (4.2% cap, Pemberton)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$29,280
$29,280
Room
$3,970
Board
$4,300
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$41,080
$41,080
Financial Aid
100%
Receive Any Aid
28%
Receive Pell Grants
57%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
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Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
What is the acceptance rate at Bethany Lutheran College?
Bethany Lutheran College has an acceptance rate of 51%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Bethany Lutheran College?
Tuition at Bethany Lutheran College is
$29,280 for in-state students
and $29,280 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Bethany Lutheran College?
The graduation rate at Bethany Lutheran College is 60%.
This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Bethany Lutheran College a good school?
Bethany Lutheran College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Bethany Lutheran College?
Bethany Lutheran College has a total enrollment of 902 students.
Most students (78%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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