
Bethany Lutheran College
- Private
- Liberal arts college
Bethany Lutheran College: international tuition 31,360 USD per year, one-year total cost 41,013 USD, acceptance rate 39%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
Bethany Lutheran College offers academic scholarships to F-1 international students, considered automatically at admission and renewable for 4 years. The pages say nothing about need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 39% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 550–580, Math 490–600, ACT 21–26. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 5.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 100+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 41,013 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 30/4. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Bethany Lutheran College?
International tuition is 31,360 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 41,013 USD.
Does Bethany Lutheran College offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Bethany Lutheran College offers academic scholarships to F-1 international students, considered automatically at admission and renewable for 4 years. The pages say nothing about need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does Bethany Lutheran College require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 100.
What is the acceptance rate at Bethany Lutheran College?
The acceptance rate is 39%.
- Pay in fullYes
- Aid with the offerYes
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclear
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifei
- Bethany Lutheran College2023Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
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Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?iYes
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?iUnclear
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?iUnclear
Scholarships at this school
International Student Academic ScholarshipMeritConsidered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
Award: In most cases, scholarships will bring down your total annual cost to about $18,000-$24,000 for tuition, room, board (unlimited meal plan). and fees.
The scholarship is specifically for F-1 international students who qualify academically, so Vietnamese students are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Fall 2026: April 30, 2026 (application deadline); Spring 2027: October 15, 2026
Admission requirements
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
DeadlinesFall 2026
- Tuition deposit deadline for Spring 2027Depositin15days
- Registration deadline for Spring 2027 enrollmentOther+30 days
- Payment deadline for Spring 2027 enrollmentOther+45 days
- Arrival on campus for Spring 2027Orientation+84 days
- Spring Semester classes beginOther+87 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
25 courses. Scroll inside the table to see all.
Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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School & campus
Where the school is
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 13/10/2026How Duckling sources data