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About Bethany College Lindsborg

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Bethany College Lindsborg is a private liberal arts college in Lindsborg, KS, known for its small private college, baccalaureate diverse fields, and test optional admissions. With an acceptance rate of 66%, Bethany is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 259 students each year. Bethany is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 883–1020, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Bethany offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $21,212 per year; the sticker price of $51,560 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bethany College Lindsborg acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

66%
Overall Accept Rate
952
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 883 – 1020 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 15 – 22

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bethany College Lindsborg

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Essay Strategy
Bethany College has deep Swedish Lutheran roots and a strong arts tradition, particularly through its annual Messiah Festival of the Arts. If any part of your background connects to faith, music, visual art, or community celebration, weave that into your personal statement or additional information section to show you fit the campus culture.
Application Strategy
With fewer than 700 students, Bethany operates as a tight-knit community where most students take on multiple roles. Highlight any experiences where you balanced academics with leadership, athletics, or the arts simultaneously, because admissions wants to see that you will contribute in several ways at once.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Bethany College Lindsborg actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$52k/yr$22.6k
30k-48k~$52k/yr$24.4k
48k-75k~$52k/yr$27.3k
75k-110k~$52k/yr$30.6k
110k+~$52k/yr$33.3k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

29%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$41k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
674
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

47%White
26%Hispanic
20%Black / African American
2%International
2%American Indian / AK Native
1%Two or More Races
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%Asian
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender66% Men · 34% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status98% Citizens and Immigrants · 2% International
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