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66.0%Acceptance
$31,946Tuition
583Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$49,694Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNJCAAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24Evangelical Lutheran

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$31,946
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,946
Average Net Price
$29,203
Students Receiving Financial Aid
43.3%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$13,338
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$6,662
Books & Supplies
$960
Total Cost of Attendance
$46,244
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$246/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
66.7%
Students Taking Federal Loans
68.3%
Pell Grant Recipients
43.3%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $28,825
$30,001 – $48,000 $25,052
$48,001 – $75,000 $27,685
$75,001 – $110,000 $30,367
$110,001+ $32,651

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Cost Overview

Families at Bethany College pay an average of $29,203 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Low-income families ($0-30K) pay $28,825 per year, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $32,651. Over four years, expect to spend between $115,300 and $130,604 total.

The 12:1 student-faculty ratio comes at a premium in rural Kansas. Nearly 44% of students receive institutional grants averaging $21,045, which helps offset the $31,946 sticker price. Graduates leave with a median debt of $23,250, translating to monthly payments of $246. With median earnings of $49,694 ten years out, loan payments consume about 6% of income. The 66.67% loan repayment rate suggests some graduates struggle financially.

Middle-income families ($30-48K) get the best deal here, paying just $25,052 annually thanks to generous need-based aid that targets this income bracket.

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