We’d Love to Have You Take a Closer Look!
Personal Visits
9:00 a.m.– 2:30 p.m., Mon–Fri. Schedule a personalized tour & chat with a professor, coach, or director.
Open Houses
Hosted on weekends, visitors will enjoy social time, a short presentation, student panel, tour, and lunch.
Virtual Tour
Experience a guided tour of campus with 360° views, anytime!
Getaway Weekends for High Schoolers
Juniors and seniors: pack your bags and join us on campus! Getaway weekends are a great way to dive into campus life and see what it’s like to be a student at Bethany.
Large to Small Group Visits
Bethany is excited to host your group, no matter the size, 2–200! Whether you are looking for just a one-hour tour or an all-day event, we can provide a great experience for you. Please complete this form to request a group visit at least one week in advance of your visit. We will check the campus schedule and be in touch about your request.
See for Yourself What it’s Like at Bethany
Watch the video to see past and current student testimonials, an overview of the campus, and all the benefits Bethany Lutheran College is excited to offer for your education.
Personal Relationships
Opportunities
Grow in Your Faith
Graduate Programs
Accommodations
There are numerous hotel options available. Six local hotels have partnered with Bethany Lutheran College as corporate sponsors and offer special rates for Bethany guests. Ask about these rates when you set your reservation. Visit the accommodations page for lodging options or see a map of Mankato and favorite places according to Bethany students.
Need Ride to Campus?
Land to Air EXPRESS, a shuttle from Minneapolis, St. Paul, Rochester and the MSP airport is available to visitors going to and from Mankato. Visitors using this shuttle service from the airport may get reimbursed for the cost of their trip through the Admissions Office if contacted in advance.
Uber and Lyft make in-town travel easy; but if you prefer a taxi service, call Kato Cab at 507-388-7433. Mankato also has an extensive public bus system.
Alumni Stories
Hear Why Past Graduates Love Education at BLC
Kristian Botten, Class of 2011, earned his degree in Engineering Sciences at Bethany Lutheran College. He now serves as an Advanced Field Service Engineer at Beckman Coulter, working on civil construction […]
Ryan McCue graduated in 2021 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, earning endorsement in Middle School Mathematics. He now teaches fifth grade math and science at United South […]
Matt Meilner, Class of 2012, graduated with a major in Media Arts from Bethany Lutheran College. He began his creative career interning with industry leaders and now serves as a […]
Jonathan Sehloff graduated in 2019 from Bethany Lutheran College with a degree in Computer Science. He developed technical skills through his involvement with Bethany’s live broadcasting studio, hands-on training that […]
John Brown graduated from Bethany in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science. Inspired by his own experience as a physical therapy patient, he felt called to help […]
Why is Clinical Mental Health a passion of yours? When I completed my undergraduate degree in Expressive and Therapeutic Arts at Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, I volunteered […]
Alexis Gleason graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in 2015 with a major in Psychology, and went on to earn a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Bethel University. Deeply committed to mental […]
Fourth-Grade Teacher | Basketball Coach | 2020 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Finalist Omar McMillan’s passion for teaching and mentorship has shaped countless lives in the Richfield, Minnesota community. A […]
Timothy Harting, a 2010 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College with a major in History, exemplifies how leadership, discipline, and a foundation in liberal arts can translate into impact across industries. […]
Allison Petzel, Class of 2012 with a double major in Biology and Exercise Science, now practices as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic setting. Her caseload spans patients aged […]
Hannah Koronkiewicz, a 2014 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communication with minors in Communication Disorders and Spanish. Her time at Bethany set the foundation […]
Kristen (Scislow) Budahn, Class of 2008, graduated with a major in Biology from Bethany Lutheran College. She now serves as a family practice physician in a rural hospital and clinic […]
Jordan Poff earned his Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Sciences from Bethany Lutheran College in 2019, where he also minored in Mathematics. While at Bethany, he embraced hands-on learning in […]
The bachelor of science in nursing program at Bethany is producing exceptional graduates who are making immediate impacts at the health care facilities they are working for. Among those graduates […]
As a former teacher, I saw a great need for children and adolescents to receive counseling. Many are burdened by trauma, anxiety, and other issues which impede their learning. One […]
Emily Heintz graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in 2012 with a major in Elementary Education. Today, she enriches the lives of students as a fifth- and sixth-grade teacher at Immanuel […]
Abigail Vance, Class of 2015, earned her Psychology degree from Bethany Lutheran College, inspired by a desire to build a career centered on helping people. “I was first drawn to […]
Craig Rossiter, Class of 2012, earned his degree in Mathematics at Bethany Lutheran College and went on to complete the Master’s in Actuarial Science program. He now serves as an […]
Jenna Albrecht, a 2016 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, earned her degree in Business Administration and now serves as an Institutional Onboarding and Client Service Specialist at Parametric Portfolio Associates. […]
Katherine Totten graduated from Bethany Lutheran College in 2016 with a major in Biology, then pursued advanced study in molecular pharmacology and experimental therapeutics. She earned her PhD and now […]
Taylor Friehl, a 2016 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College with a major in Studio Art and a minor in Art History, has crafted a dynamic career at the intersection of […]
Veeva Lee earned her Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science from Bethany Lutheran College in 2020, where she also distinguished herself as a standout player on the Vikings’ women’s volleyball […]
Bethany alumnus Alfonso (Fonzie) Mayfield is driven by a desire to affect change for people in his community. Mayfield grew up in the urban Milwaukee. It’s well documented that inner […]
MacKenzie Lindstrom, Class of 2018, majored in Business Administration at Bethany Lutheran College. She now serves as a Business Banking Credit Analyst and Assistant Vice President for US Bank, where […]