Bethany College

10 Interesting Facts about Bethany College

1. Bethany College was founded in 1881 by Swedish Lutheran immigrants, and it remains affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
2. The college offers 22 majors and 27 minors, with programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, and business.
3. Bethany College is known for its strong fine arts programs, with a nationally recognized department of music and a long history of excellence in theatre.
4. The college has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1, and over 90% of classes have fewer than 30 students.
5. Bethany College has an active athletics program, with 22 NCAA Division III teams competing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
6. The college has a long history of sustainability initiatives, including the installation of geothermal heating and cooling systems in many campus buildings.
7. Bethany College is home to the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery, which features an extensive collection of the works of the Swedish-American artist.
8. The college has a strong tradition of community service, with many students participating in service learning projects and volunteer programs in the local area.
9. Bethany College has a number of international partnerships and study abroad opportunities, including a semester-long program in Sweden.
10. Notable Bethany College alumni include astronaut Ronald M. Sega, composer Daniel Bukvich, and former Kansas Governor Bill Graves.

Admission

Tuition & Fee

Cost approximation for a full-time student living on campus for the 2022 – 2023 school year

Cost approximation for a full-time student living on campus for the 2023-24 school year

All Programs

Art & Digital Media

Biology & Chemistry

Business & Economics

Criminal Justice

Education

English, Communication, & Theatre

Exercise Science

History & Political Science

Math & Physics

Music

Psychology

Religion & Philosophy

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

737 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

53