- Acceptance rate: 39% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–580 reading and writing, 490–600 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–26 composite
- Average net price: $19,456 a year (2022–23)
Bethany Lutheran College GPA requirements
Bethany Lutheran College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bethany Lutheran College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Bethany Lutheran College acceptance rate
Bethany Lutheran College admitted 514 of 1,319 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 39%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Bethany Lutheran College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 570 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 580 | 600 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT English | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1150 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Bethany Lutheran College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Bethany Lutheran College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,456 a year at Bethany Lutheran College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA do you need to get into Bethany Lutheran College?
Bethany Lutheran College requires a high school GPA to be considered for admission, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Bethany Lutheran College hasn't published one we could verify, so we don't list an average GPA.
What is the acceptance rate at Bethany Lutheran College?
Bethany Lutheran College's acceptance rate was 39% for fall 2024: it admitted 514 of 1,319 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Bethany Lutheran College students have?
The middle 50% of Bethany Lutheran College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (6% of them) scored 550–580 in Reading and Writing and 490–600 in Math. The median scores were 570 (Reading and Writing) and 580 (Math).
What ACT scores do Bethany Lutheran College students have?
The middle 50% of Bethany Lutheran College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (53% of them) had composite scores of 21–26, with a median of 23.
Does Bethany Lutheran College accept AP credit?
Yes. Bethany Lutheran College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Bethany Lutheran College?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,456 a year at Bethany Lutheran College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Bethany Lutheran CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).