Founded in 1927, Bethany Lutheran College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Mankato (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Minnesota. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Lutheran religion. Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 95 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BLC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.