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Bethany College

Lindsborg, KS

Overview

Swedish-rooted liberal arts college in rural Kansas, blending Messiah choral traditions with NAIA athletic prowess.

Identity
Academics
Culture
Outcomes
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
Undergrads
4
Grad Students
56.0%
Acceptance
40.0%
Grad Rate
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Academics
12.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
43.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
40.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
37.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
611
Undergraduate Enrollment
4
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
56.0%
Acceptance Rate
3.20
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$0
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

443520

SAT Reading

440500

ACT Composite

1522

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School avg: 3.20

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400 – 1600 (total)

School range: 15–22

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$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 Aid
57%
Pell Grant Recipients
$25,583
Avg Grant (recipients)
$7,548
Avg Federal Loan
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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
NCAA
Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

611

Acceptance Rate

56%

Graduation Rate

40%

Tuition & Room/Board

$43,250

Affiliation

Jewish

Visit Website

bethanylb.edu

Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897

Rural: Remote
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