by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Bethany Lutheran College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Bethany Lutheran College ran $31,360 for the year for full-time undergrads. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of those figures, the required fees totaled $790; the remaining amount is tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $30,570 |
| Fees | $790 |
| Total | $31,360 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
How much will Bethany Lutheran College cost if you attend part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Bethany Lutheran College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Relative to the national field, Bethany Lutheran College is relatively pricey.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Bethany Lutheran College Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Bethany Lutheran College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $27,980 |
| Two Years Ago | $28,330 |
| One Year Ago | $29,280 |
| Most Recent Year | $30,570 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at BLC has changed across the reported years.
Over the most recent year, tuition went up 4.4%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $32,741 for the coming year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 3.06%, so a year from now students could pay around $32,318.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $32,318 |
| In 2 Years | $33,305 |
| In 3 Years | $34,322 |
| In 4 Years | $35,370 |
| In 5 Years | $36,450 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $135,315.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
To learn about financial aid at Bethany Lutheran College, check out the Bethany Lutheran College Financial Aid page.
