Bethany Lutheran College

It is moderately difficult to get into Bethany Lutheran College. Around 58% of applicants get into Bethany Lutheran College each year. Last year, 665 students applied to Bethany Lutheran College and 389 were admitted.

If you are thinking about applying to Bethany Lutheran College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 7/31 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Bethany Lutheran College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Bethany Lutheran College's admissions stats.

Bethany Lutheran College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	18%
Mean SAT Score	1166
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	13%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	64%
Waitlist	No

Bethany Lutheran College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Bethany Lutheran College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	7 31	–

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Applying Early to Bethany Lutheran College?

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Bethany Lutheran College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Bethany Lutheran College Admissions

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Transferring to Bethany Lutheran College

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Bethany Lutheran College

Bethany Lutheran College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Bethany Lutheran College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Bethany Lutheran College

Wondering what factors are considered by Bethany Lutheran College during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Interview	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Bethany Lutheran College for more information on admission factors.

Bethany Lutheran College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Bethany Lutheran College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Bethany Lutheran College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	√	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	√	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.02.8	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bethany Lutheran College?

Students admitted to Bethany Lutheran College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 41% submitted a class rank. At Bethany Lutheran College 18% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 32% were in the top 25% and 65% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Bethany Lutheran College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	7%
3.75 and 3.99	21%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	17%
3.00 and 3.24	17%
2.50 and 2.9	18%
2.00 and 2.49	3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Bethany Lutheran College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Bethany Lutheran College has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 13% of Bethany Lutheran College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 64% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Bethany Lutheran College?

To be competitive with other Bethany Lutheran College applicants, you should aim to score between 1043 and 1290 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Bethany Lutheran College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1290 and 25% of scored lower than 1043, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Bethany Lutheran College student is 1166.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Bethany Lutheran College students scored 680 or higher and 75% of students scored 478 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Bethany Lutheran College students scored 625 or higher, and 75% scored a 478 or higher.

To be most competitive at Bethany Lutheran College, you should strive to earn between 20 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Bethany Lutheran College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Bethany Lutheran College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to Bethany Lutheran College

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Bethany Lutheran College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 31. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Bethany Lutheran College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Bethany Lutheran College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Bethany Lutheran College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Bethany Lutheran College.

Does Bethany Lutheran College accept transfer credits?

✅ Bethany Lutheran College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Bethany Lutheran College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Bethany Lutheran College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Bethany Lutheran College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Bethany Lutheran College?

❌ No, Bethany Lutheran College is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Bethany Lutheran College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Bethany Lutheran College is 58%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bethany Lutheran College?

❌ Bethany Lutheran College does not offer early decision.

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