Acceptance Rate
56%
Avg. SAT
1020
75th percentile
“Swedish-rooted liberal arts college in rural Kansas, blending Messiah choral traditions with NAIA athletic prowess.”
Lindsborg, KS
Location
Rural
Campus Setting
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.
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Test Policy
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Average GPA
Application Fee
Academics
Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Degree Levels Offered
Popular majors like education and accounting draw strong interest, sometimes leading to competitive internal admissions, while intro classes cap at 30 for interactive feel. Tradeoffs include fewer specialized electives in fields like engineering, pushing ambitious students toward grad school or transfers for niche pursuits.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
611 undergrad • 4 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
51%
Black / African American
18%
Hispanic / Latino
18%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
11%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Lindsborg, KS
Varsity Athletics
With just over 700 students, the social scene stays intimate and low-key, centered on intramurals, coffeehouse open mics, and bonfires rather than sprawling parties. The rural setting keeps costs low but limits nightlife, so outgoing types might feel the town's quiet evenings; many head to nearby lakes for weekends.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
NCAA
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$25,730
$30K – $48K
$22,119
$48K – $75K
$27,309
$75K – $110K
$27,315
$110K+
$26,647
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
43%
4 Years Graduation Rate
37%
6 Years Graduation Rate
40%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$49,694
43% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Bethany College and return in the fall. 37% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 40% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
37%
4-6 years
3%
Non-grad
60%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$29,200
Acceptance
56%
Undergrads
611
4-Year Grad Rate
37%
Endowment
$12M
Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897
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