Bethany Lutheran College

Bethany Lutheran College is a private nonprofit, four-year institution located in Mankato, Minnesota, a small city in south-central Minnesota. The college enrolls 932 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 56.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 60% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 80% (IPEDS 2023), reflecting solid year-to-year student retention at this smaller liberal arts institution.

Among its health-related program offerings, Bethany Lutheran College provides an associate degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, preparing students for nursing licensure and clinical practice.

Located in Mankato, a regional center for healthcare, education, and commerce in southern Minnesota, Bethany Lutheran College offers students an opportunity to pursue nursing training within a small, faith-based campus community. The nursing program supports regional healthcare workforce development in the greater Mankato area.