Bethany Lutheran College: what international applicants need

What are Bethany Lutheran College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Bethany Lutheran College has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on November 25, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Bethany Lutheran College's acceptance rate?

39% for students who started in fall 2024: Bethany Lutheran College admitted 514 of its 1,319 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Bethany Lutheran College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Bethany Lutheran College is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 25, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Bethany Lutheran College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 490–600 in Math and 550–580 in Reading and Writing (6% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Bethany Lutheran College's application fee for international students?

Bethany Lutheran College's application fee is $25 for international applicants, while US applicants pay nothing.

Does Bethany Lutheran College accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

No. Bethany Lutheran College doesn't accept the Common App fee waiver.

• If the fee is a real obstacle, write to the admissions office: some universities grant waivers on request.

Which English tests does Bethany Lutheran College accept?

Bethany Lutheran College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Bethany Lutheran College require?

Bethany Lutheran College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Bethany Lutheran College require the Common App personal essay?

No. Bethany Lutheran College doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does Bethany Lutheran College have?

138 of Bethany Lutheran College's 856 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 16.1%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Bethany Lutheran College cost for international students?

Bethany Lutheran College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $31,360, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $8,620. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $43,080 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source