BETHANY COLLEGE
- 335 E Swensson St
- Lindsborg, KS 67456
- OPEID College Code: 00190400
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- General Phone: (785) 227-3311
- President: Dr. Edward F. Leonard
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 592
- College Mascot: Swedes
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Bethany College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Website
- www.bethanylb.edu

- Mission Statement
- 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.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Bethany College Campus Map
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 538 | 302 | 840 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 285 (53%) | 206 (68%) | 491 (58%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 93 (33%) | 89 (43%) | 182 (37%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 33 | 18% |
| ACT ® Exam | 147 | 81% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 390 | 490 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 520 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 77% | 36% | 29% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,219 | $4,176 | $2,819 | $10,315 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.9% | 3.7% | 6.5% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 7 | 19 |
| Number in Repayment | 185 | 187 | 289 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $19,065 | $18,124 | $17,110 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,065 | $18,124 | $17,110 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,065 | $18,124 | $17,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,876 | $5,650 | $5,500 |
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,050 | $3,725 | $3,725 |
| Other Expenses | $3,600 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,900 | $2,500 | $1,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $29,541 | $27,274 | $26,110 |
| In-State | $29,541 | $27,274 | $26,110 |
| Out of State | $29,541 | $27,274 | $26,110 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $27,715 | $25,349 | $24,335 |
| In-State | $27,715 | $25,349 | $24,335 |
| Out of State | $27,715 | $25,349 | $24,335 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $22,965 | $20,924 | $19,910 |
| In-State | $22,965 | $20,924 | $19,910 |
| Out of State | $22,965 | $20,924 | $19,910 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 592 Undergraduate: 592
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 297 Female: 295
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 297 Female: 295
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 574 Part-Time: 18
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 574 Part-Time: 18
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 27 | 5% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 7 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 5 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 240 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 211 | 36% |
| Ages 22-24 | 97 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 21 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 7 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3 | 0.5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4 | 0.7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 0.7% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 183 | 127 | 56 |
| Faculty Status | 84 | 43 | 41 |
| Tenured Faculty | 25 | 25 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 84 | 43 | 41 |
| Primarily Instruction | 84 | 43 | 41 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 9 | 9 | - |
| Other Professionals | 51 | 40 | 11 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 39 | 35 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 21 | 19 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 5 | 5 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 12 | 10 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,660 (43) | $42,025 (28) | $40,977 (15) |
| Professor | $51,568 (9) | $51,125 (5) | $52,123 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $40,150 (19) | $40,936 (14) | $37,947 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $37,627 (15) | $38,663 (9) | $36,073 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,660 (43) | $42,025 (28) | $40,977 (15) |
| Professor | $51,568 (9) | $51,125 (5) | $52,123 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $40,150 (19) | $40,936 (14) | $37,947 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $37,627 (15) | $38,663 (9) | $36,073 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,222,906 | $820,554 | $402,352 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 67% | 33% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 416 | 251 | 165 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 305 | 196 | 109 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 43 | 22 | 21 |
| Football | 85 | 85 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 41 | 25 | 16 |
| Softball | 28 | - | 28 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 60 | 30 | 30 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 60 | 30 | 30 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 16 | 7 | 9 |
| Volleyball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $25,116 | $10,857 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $6,135 | $5,200 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 29 | 19 | 10 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 58%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 26% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 11% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| White | 36% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 32% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 5 | 8 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 8 | 9 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009