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Bethany College (West Virginia)

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Bethany, WV

This school is more affordable than other private schools

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$28,950

Avg tuition

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About Bethany College (West Virginia)

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Bethany College (West Virginia) is a small private college located on a rural campus in Bethany, West Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 569, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The college offers 30 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 43%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $28,950.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

92% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

43% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 16-22

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 850-1090

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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576

Students enrolled

0%

Online student enrollment

11:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

White

55%

Black

22%

Unknown

8%

Two or more races

6%

Hispanic

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Asian

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Female student population

44%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $28,950 $28,950
Graduate $8,586 $8,586

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,200
On-campus room and board $11,120
On-campus other expenses $2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,580
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,600
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,600

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $43,870 $43,870
Off-campus without family $43,330 $43,330
Off-campus with family $32,750 $32,750

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

57%

State Grant Aid

16%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $8,566
State Grant Aid $3,884
Institution Grant Aid $25,521
Pell Grant Aid $5,088

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$33k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

3

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

5

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Education

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

14

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

17

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

18

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

19

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.