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 Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 537
- College Mascot: Swedes

Bethany College - Details
Bethany College Campus Map
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.bethanylb.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- 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 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 499 | 312 | 811 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 311 (62%) | 219 (70%) | 530 (65%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 101 (32%) | 77 (35%) | 178 (34%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 30 | 17% |
| ACT ® Exam | 138 | 78% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 370 | 500 |
| SAT ® Math | 420 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | 360 | 480 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 25 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 82% | 41% | 41% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,226 | $2,522 | $2,669 | $7,209 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.7% | 6.5% | 1.8% |
| Number in Default | 7 | 19 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 187 | 289 | 217 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $18,124 | $17,110 | $16,210 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $18,124 | $17,110 | $16,210 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,124 | $17,110 | $16,210 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,650 | $5,500 | $5,270 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,725 | $3,725 | $3,725 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $2,500 | $1,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $27,274 | $26,110 | $24,980 |
| In-State | $27,274 | $26,110 | $24,980 |
| Out of State | $27,274 | $26,110 | $24,980 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $25,349 | $24,335 | $23,435 |
| In-State | $25,349 | $24,335 | $23,435 |
| Out of State | $25,349 | $24,335 | $23,435 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $20,924 | $19,910 | $19,010 |
| In-State | $20,924 | $19,910 | $19,010 |
| Out of State | $20,924 | $19,910 | $19,010 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 537 Undergraduate: 537
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 272 Female: 265
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 272 Female: 265
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 512 Part-Time: 25
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 512 Part-Time: 25
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 18 | 3% |
| American Indian | 6 | 1% |
| Black | 52 | 10% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 6% |
| White | 391 | 73% |
| Unknown | 31 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 7 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 221 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 204 | 38% |
| Ages 22-24 | 77 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 11 | 2% |
| Ages 30-34 | 7 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 0.7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4 | 0.7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 175 | 125 | 50 |
| Faculty Status | 88 | 45 | 43 |
| Tenured Faculty | 27 | 27 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 88 | 45 | 43 |
| Primarily Instruction | 88 | 45 | 43 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 7 | 7 | - |
| Other Professionals | 47 | 41 | 6 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 33 | 32 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 18 | 18 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 2 | 2 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,258 (45) | $41,139 (29) | $41,475 (16) |
| Professor | $50,414 (11) | $49,345 (6) | $51,698 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $39,955 (21) | $40,823 (16) | $37,177 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $35,617 (13) | $34,827 (7) | $36,538 (6) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $41,258 (45) | $41,139 (29) | $41,475 (16) |
| Professor | $50,414 (11) | $49,345 (6) | $51,698 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $39,955 (21) | $40,823 (16) | $37,177 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $35,617 (13) | $34,827 (7) | $36,538 (6) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,206,687 | $774,996 | $431,691 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 64% | 36% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 319 | 193 | 126 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 290 | 179 | 111 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 40 | 21 | 19 |
| All Track Combined | 51 | 26 | 25 |
| Football | 57 | 57 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 15 | - |
| Soccer | 50 | 27 | 23 |
| Softball | 25 | - | 25 |
| Tennis | 28 | 17 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,129 | $28,719 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $12,861 | $8,899 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| 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 | 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: 61%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 51% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 31% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 41% |
| 5 Years | 55% |
| 6 Years | 56% |
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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