ROTC at Bethany Lutheran College
Mankato, MN · private nonprofit
Yes, through cross-town: Bethany Lutheran College students join Army ROTC at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Cross-town & partner options
Bethany Lutheran College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.
Army ROTCCross-town · 1.4 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Bethany Lutheran College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- Fewer than 1 student starts ROTC here each year
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 39% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 1,040–1,180 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 21–26 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $31,360 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,360 |
| Average net price | $32,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 55% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Bethany Lutheran College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Bethany Lutheran College has 669 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: Bethany Lutheran College takes part. Undergraduate contributions have no dollar cap.
| Level | Program | School pays (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | All programs | Unlimited |
VA lists no veteran designations for this school.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Bethany Lutheran College: FAQ
Does Bethany Lutheran College have ROTC?
Yes, through cross-town: Bethany Lutheran College students join Army ROTC at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
Which ROTC branches can Bethany Lutheran College students join?
Army ROTC (cross-town at Minnesota State University, Mankato, 1 mi).
Is ROTC at Bethany Lutheran College on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Bethany Lutheran College and train with the unit at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
School links and location
These links belong to Bethany Lutheran College. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- Official site
blc.edu
- Admissions
blc.edu
- Apply
blc.edu
- Financial aid
blc.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
Location: Mankato, MN 56001
IPEDS UNITID: 173142
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