Bethany College

Bethany, WV

Bethany College

Bethany, WV

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Tuition & Fees

$37,532

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

56%

male

44%

female

12

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,721
Declined 930
Total Received 2,651
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Private

599

undergraduate students

24

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1840, Bethany College is a private liberal arts college that offers a variety of undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, and education. It is known for its strong academic programs, its small class sizes, and its beautiful campus located in the heart of West Virginia. It is located on a 1,300-acre campus in Bethany, West Virginia—15 miles from Wheeling, West Virginia—and 45 miles from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 623
Established in 1840
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Disciples of Christ

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1,300-acre campus in Bethany (population: 888), 15 miles from Wheeling and 45 miles from Pittsburgh. Major airport and train serve Pittsburgh; bus serves Wheeling. School operates transportation to Pittsburgh airport and bus/train terminals.

  • Campus Setting: Rural community

Bethany College
31 East Campus Drive
Bethany, WV
26032

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
98%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
96%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
5%
Top 1/4
20%
Top 1/2
53%
Bottom 1/2
47%
Bottom 1/4
18%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

64%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,721
Declined 930
Total Received 2,651

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

65%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$28,417

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $34,816
Housing $6,004
Food $6,460
Additional fees $2,716
Books & supplies $700
Total $50,696
Average Financial Aid - $28,417
Total with Avg. Aid $22,279

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 922-7611
F: 304 829-7142
financialaid@bethanywv.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

equestrian sports, lacrosse

Club Sports - Women's

equestrian sports

Intramural/Recreational Sports

baseball, basketball, cheerleading, flag football, soccer, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Eastern College Athletic Conference, President's Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Science yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Psychology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Finance, General yes
History, General yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, Other yes
Psychology, General yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Communication
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Engineering

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

623

total students

22%

in-state

78%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

599
students

Female
44%
265

Male
56%
334

4%

24
students

Female
46%
11

Male
54%
13

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

593
students

Female
44%
260

Male
56%
333

1%

6
students

Female
83%
5

Male
17%
1

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Student Break-down

11%
Nonresident aliens
15%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
53%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

80

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

48

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 9
Countries most often represented Australia
Canada
Germany
Japan
Morocco
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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