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Bethany College

Bethany College is a small, private institution located in Bethany, wv. Founded in 1840, Bethany College offers undergraduate degrees in 33 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 594 undergraduates
cost $32,850 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Bethany College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 64.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 2.85
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Bethany College is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Political Science and Government
Communication and Media Studies
Social Work
Accounting and Related Services
Chemistry

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $32,850
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,900
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,600
Cost of attendance* $48,550
Average financial aid package $33,200
Estimated cost $15,350 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $32,850
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,900
Books & supplies $1,200
Other expenses $2,600
Cost of attendance* $48,550
Average financial aid package $33,200
Estimated cost $15,350 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Bethany College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 594, with gender binary students split 56% male and 44% female.

Total enrollment

626

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
51%
African American %
14%
Hispanic American %
6%
Asian %
0%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
26%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Bethany College, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 31 E Campus Dr, Bethany, WV 26032
phone 304-829-7000
address www.bethanywv.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Culture clubs

Equestrian club

Outdoors club

Black alliance

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Bethany College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Bethany College?

Bethany College is located in Bethany, wv.

What is the acceptance rate at Bethany College? 

The acceptance rate for Bethany College is 65%.

What’s the average GPA for Bethany College?

The average high school GPA for Bethany College students was 2.85.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Bethany College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Bethany College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $194,200.

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