At a glance
Average net price
$27,686
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
35.7%
Admission rate
56%
Undergrad size
569
In-state tuition
$33,000
Out-of-state tuition
$33,000
Cost of attendance
$53,738
Median earnings (10y)
$49,694
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 42.5%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (28%), business (24%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM12%
- Health2%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts16%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services28%
- Business24.2%~138 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Parks & recreation14.7%~84 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education8.4%~48 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology7.4%~42 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History5.3%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English3.2%~18 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics2.1%~12 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences2.1%~12 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~12 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Engineering1.1%~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.1%~6 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~6 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
15 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 54 | $19,090 | $25,000 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | Bachelor's | 34 | $24,708 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | $30,319 | $23,875 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Bethany College
Bethany College is a small institution located in Lindsborg, Kansas, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 569 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Parks & recreation, Homeland security & law enforcement.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Bethany College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $27,686 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $33,000 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $53,738 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 35.7%, a average completion outcome. 42.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,694 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Bethany College confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Parks & recreation, Homeland security & law enforcement. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (28% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Bethany College accepts 56% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Lindsborg, Kansas (rural), Bethany College draws students from across Kansas and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Bethany College
Q.How much does Bethany College cost?
The average net price at Bethany College is $27,686 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $53,738.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Bethany College?
Bethany College has a 6-year graduation rate of 35.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Bethany College?
Bethany College admits 56% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Bethany College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Bethany College graduate earns $49,694 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Bethany College?
Published tuition is $33,000 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Bethany College located?
Bethany College is located in Lindsborg, Kansas (ZIP 67456).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Bethany College at their official website.