Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS

Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS

Tuition & Fees

$28,475

$28,475

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
7%
500-599
39%
400-499
47%
300-399
6%
600-699
9%
500-599
44%
400-499
40%
300-399
7%
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
14%
18-23
49%
12-17
33%
6-11
1%
30-36
1%
24-29
23%
18-23
42%
12-17
34%
30-36
1%
24-29
17%
18-23
64%
12-17
18%
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undergraduateRatios

58%

male

42%

female

1

teacher

12

students

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Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 952
Declined + 406
Total Received 1,358
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Private (nonprofit)

775

undergraduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics/business
  2. Education
  3. Biology
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Codes

SAT 6034
ACT 1388

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Location

School Facts

Bethany College, founded in 1881, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 62-acre campus is located in Lindsborg, 15 miles south of Salina.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 775
Established in 1881
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Lutheran
Accredited by •  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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Lindsborg, KS

56-acre campus in Lindsborg (population: 3,268), 20 miles from Salina and 70 miles from Wichita. Major airport serves Wichita; smaller airport and bus serve Salina; train serves Newton (40 miles).

Bethany College
335 East Swensson Street
Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
76%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
98%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
3 fraternities 6% of male students
 
3 sororities 18% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
7%
Top 1/4
25%
Top 1/2
56%
Bottom 1/2
44%
Bottom 1/4
14%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
7%
500-599
39%
400-499
47%
300-399
6%
600-699
9%
500-599
44%
400-499
40%
300-399
7%
composite english math
30-36
3%
24-29
14%
18-23
49%
12-17
33%
6-11
1%
30-36
1%
24-29
23%
18-23
42%
12-17
34%
30-36
1%
24-29
17%
18-23
64%
12-17
18%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline February 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted

Moderately Selective

70%

acceptance rate

Accepted 952
Declined + 406
Total Received 1,358

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Extracurricular activities
Volunteer Work

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Work Experience

Not Considered

Essay
Interview
Minority affiliation

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Admissions Contact

Matt Pfannenstiel
Dean of Admissions
P: 800 826-2281, extension 8113
F: 785 227-8993
admissions@bethanylb.edu

Financial Aid

Average financial aid
Not Reported

Cost

Tuition $26,960
Room $6,615
Board $4,800
Additional fees $1,515
Books & supplies $600
Total $40,490

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 826-2281, extension 8344
F: 785 227-8993
financialaid@bethanylb.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Mark Bandre
Director of Financial Aid
bandrema@bethanylb.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, football, indoor soccer, softball (indoor/outdoor), volleyball (beach/indoor)

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Athletic Directors

Dane Pavlovich (men's)
Dean Of Athletics
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot
Swede
School colors
blue and gold

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Art
Art Teaching
Art Therapy
Arts Administration
Athletic Training
Biology
Biology/Teaching
Business Education Teaching
Chemistry
Chemistry Teaching
Christian Ministry
Communication
Criminal Justice
Economics/Business
Education
Elementary Education
Engineering/Mathematics
English
English Teaching
Finance
Health/Physical Education
History/Political Science
International Management
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Teaching
Music
Physics
Psychology
Social Science Teaching
Social Work
Sports Management
Theatre
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Economics/business
  2. Education
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Education
  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

775

total students

51%

in-state

49%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

775
students

Female
42%
327

Male
58%
448

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

710
students

Female
41%
289

Male
59%
421

9%

65
students

Female
59%
38

Male
41%
27

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
14%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
17%
Hispanic/Latino
50%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

45%

Transfer applicants accepted

48%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Winter: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 24
Countries most often represented Canada
Colombia
Iceland
Spain
Spain
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Vicki Cornett
Director of Admissions & Operations
785 227-3380, extension 8388
cornettv@bethanylb.edu

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