Bethany College
Lindsborg, KS
Overview
Swedish-rooted liberal arts college in rural Kansas, blending Messiah choral traditions with NAIA athletic prowess.
Identity
Lindsborg itself amplifies Bethany's charm as 'Little Sweden U.S.A.,' a town of about 3,500 dotted with colorful Dala horse statues and folk art galleries. Students thrive here if they appreciate rural tranquility and Midwestern hospitality, but the isolation—over an hour from Wichita—means fewer off-campus entertainment options and a higher reliance on campus life. Winters bring snow and wind, while summers turn hot and humid, shaping a resilient campus rhythm.
611
Undergrads4
Grad Students56.0%
Acceptance40.0%
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Academics
12.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio43.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)40.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate37.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate611
Undergraduate Enrollment4
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
56.0%
Acceptance Rate3.20
Average GPATest Optional
Test Policy$0
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Financial Aid & Costs
$44,165
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition
$29,200
Room & Board
$14,050
Books & Supplies
$915
Financial Aid
100%
Receiving Aid57%
Pell Grant Recipients$25,583
Avg Grant (recipients)$7,548
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
635 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Private
Undergraduate Enrollment
611
Acceptance Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
40%
Tuition & Room/Board
$43,250
Affiliation
Jewish
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Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897
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