by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 769 undergraduates in 2020, BLC is a very small, private college located in Mankato, Minnesota. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, BLC offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by BLC can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our BLC Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit BLC Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", BLC does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our BLC for Veterans Guide.
BLC offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
BLC has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 769 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 633 (82.3%). Part-time attendance was 136 (17.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 633 | 136 | 769 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, BLC is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank BLC #833 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at BLC by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the BLC Diversity Guide.
BLC has a total of 185 student athletes, 96 men and 89 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $909,675 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $886,462 |
| Net | $23,213 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Bethany Lutheran College Athletics