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Interested in attending Bethany Lutheran College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Bethany Lutheran College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

51
%
Acceptance rate
3.44
Average High School GPA
July 31
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Bethany Lutheran College?

51%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Bethany Lutheran accepted 51% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 881 people applied and 449 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
239 / 447 (53%)
Men
210 / 434 (48%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Bethany Lutheran College:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

42%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 42% ended up enrolling at Bethany Lutheran College, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Bethany Lutheran College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Bethany Lutheran considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Bethany Lutheran College?

3.44
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Bethany Lutheran College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.44. 20% of freshmen who attended Bethany Lutheran were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 32% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
12%
3.75-3.99
26%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
2%

Bethany Lutheran is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

11%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

57%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
550
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
450
75th Percentile
630
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1020
75th Percentile
1260

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Bethany Lutheran College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 31
Regular admission deadline

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