Study at Bethany College

 Profile of Bethany College

Bethany can be found in Lindsborg, KS (a self-contained town). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Bethany is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.

Course Topics

Bethany offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. The most common majors at Bethany are in science, music, fine arts, and education and teaching.

Bethany Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 370 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Bethany centered around 380 to 520, but ranged both higher and lower.

Faculty

Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Bethany works to keep a high-quality staff.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, 537 students were enrolled in the school.

Student Life

Bethany has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Bethany offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference competitions. Bethany offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Bethany College is to nurture and challenge individuals in their search for truth and meaning as they lead lives of faith, learning and service."