Bethany College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Bethany College is a private university in Lindsborg, Kansas, enrolling about 569 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 56.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,694 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $33,000
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,686 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 56.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 569 99.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.74%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 33.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Average ACT Score: 20
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 680
- Applicants (IPEDS): 1,860
- Room & Board: $13,977 annual estimate
Bethany College: what the data shows
Common questions about Bethany College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Bethany College?
Bethany College is located in Lindsborg, KS (ZIP 67456-1897).
Is Bethany College public or private?
Bethany College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Bethany College cost?
Published tuition: $33,000.
Average net price after aid: $27,686.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $22,561 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $24,432 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $27,302 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $30,580 |
| $110,001+ | $33,313 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $132,000.
How hard is it to get into Bethany College?
Admission rate: 56.00%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 20.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Bethany College?
Total enrollment: 569 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 680 students.
Graduate enrollment: 4 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Bethany College?
150%-time completion rate: 35.74%.
First-year retention: 42.5%.
What do graduates of Bethany College earn?
Median earnings: $40,805 six years after entry; $49,694 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
48.19% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Bethany College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (15 completions)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (13 completions)
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General (9 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (7 completions)
- Psychology, General (7 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (7 completions)
- Finance, General (7 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (6 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (5 completions)
- History, Other (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Bethany College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 56.00%; completion rate 35.74%; median earnings $49,694 at 10 years; net price $27,686. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$33,000
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Bethany College was $33,000.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,686
2024 Value
In 2024 Bethany College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,686.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$110,744 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,686 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$132,000 4-Year Tuition
$13,977 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$691 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$47,668 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$190,672 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Bethany College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.19% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
70.17% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Bethany College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Bethany College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $23,305 | $23,305 | $18,807 |
| 2014 | $24,390 | $24,390 | $17,371 |
| 2015 | $25,900 | $25,900 | $19,832 |
| 2016 | $26,660 | $26,660 | $24,173 |
| 2017 | $26,922 | $26,922 | $23,908 |
| 2018 | $27,850 | $27,850 | $29,482 |
| 2019 | $29,565 | $29,565 | $23,343 |
| 2020 | $30,820 | $30,820 | $25,548 |
| 2021 | $31,215 | $31,215 | $26,108 |
| 2022 | $31,305 | $31,305 | $29,424 |
| 2023 | $31,946 | $31,946 | $29,203 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
56.00% Acceptance Rate
1,860 Total Applicants
1,462 Students Admitted
174 First-Time Students Enrolled
11.90% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 20
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Bethany College reported total enrollment of about 569 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 66% male and 34% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (25.7%), and Black or African American (19.5%). About 48.19% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 33.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Bethany College in 2024 is 569 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 680 students. Graduate enrollment is about 4 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
42.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 46.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.18% 100% Completion Time
35.74% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.18% of students graduating from Bethany College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: 80% male / 20% female
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 38% male / 62% female
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 67% male / 33% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Bethany College.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$49,694 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
46.79% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
348.73% Return on Investment
4.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Bethany College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 29 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: 15 completions
2. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 13 completions
3. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 9 completions
4. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 7 completions
5. Psychology, General: 7 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 7 completions
7. Finance, General: 7 completions
8. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 6 completions
9. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 5 completions
Most popular programs at Bethany College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Bethany College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Bethany College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,596
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $6,693
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Bethany College is a private non-profit institution located in Lindsborg, KS, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other, Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. Enrollment is approximately 569 students. Student body composition includes White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (25.7%), Black or African American (19.5%). The admission rate is 56.00%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 20. The 150%-time completion rate is 35.74%. Approximately 48.19% of students receive Pell Grants. About 33.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.74% graduation rate at Bethany College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Bethany College located?
Bethany College is located in Lindsborg, KS.
What is Bethany College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Bethany College is 56.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,860 applicants and 1,462 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Bethany College cost?
Reported tuition is $33,000 and average net price is $27,686 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,977 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Bethany College?
Bethany College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 680 students, White (46.9%), Hispanic or Latino (25.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Bethany College?
About 33.3% of students at Bethany College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Bethany College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Bethany College reports midpoint ACT about 20.
What do graduates of Bethany College earn?
Median earnings are $40,805 six years after entry and $49,694 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Bethany College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 35.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Bethany College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is Bethany College public or private?
Bethany College is a private nonprofit institution located in Lindsborg, KS.
Is Bethany College an HBCU?
No. Bethany College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Bethany College a tribal college?
No. Bethany College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kansas college costs
- Kansas colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kansas
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.