Bethany University
800 Bethany Dr, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
School Description
Provided by Bethany UniversityFounded in 1919 as a training center for an urban San Francisco ministry, Bethany University was the first college founded by the Assemblies of God. Today, the school is a four-year, Christian university offering associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees in the arts and sciences and professional studies on-campus, online and in distributed locations.
Our vibrant, close-knit community is located on California's Central Coast, minutes from the beaches of Santa Cruz and in close proximity to Silicon Valley, Monterey and San Francisco where students enjoy opportunities for internships, ministries and entertainment.
Bethany University adheres to the Doctrinal Statement of the General Council of the Assemblies of God.
Bethany University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaBethany University is a four-year private Christian university located in Scotts Valley, California in Santa Cruz County. It is endorsed by the American arm of the Assemblies of God, a large Pentecostal fellowship (denomination). It was formerly called Bethany Bible College and Bethany College. It is part of the NAIA in the California Pacific Conference for athletics.
History
Bethany University is the oldest of the several Assemblies of God institutions of higher education. It was founded in 1919 as Glad Tidings Bible Institute at 1280 Webster Street, San Francisco, California to be the training school for an inner-city ministry in San Francisco conducted by Robert and Mary Craig. Through the next three decades the church and school enjoyed an international reputation as a strategic source of Christian workers.
Academics and accreditation
Since 1947 the university has been the official leadership program for the Northern California and Nevada District of the Assemblies of God. The school was relocated to its present site in Scotts Valley in 1950 and became a four-year, degree granting institution in 1955. Bethany was accredited with the Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) in 1966. The California Commission on Teacher Credentialing recognized Bethany's teacher education program in 1968.
In 1990 the name was changed to Bethany College of the Assemblies of God, and was later designated with University status in 2005.
It appears the WASC accredidation warning against Bethany has been removed, thanks to all the hard work from all who have contributed to this monumental effort.
School of Theological Studies
Biblical and Theological Studies
Church Leadership
Church Leadership & Children's Ministries
Church Leadership & Urban Ministries
Church Ministries
Church Music
General Ministries
Music Ministries Leadership
Youth Ministries Leadership
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Assemblies of God Church
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
- Nickname:
- Bethany
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 535
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 98%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Bethany University
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Film and Theater
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
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Youth Ministry
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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General Business
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Business Administration and Management
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General Business
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Communication & Media
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Communication, Journalism and Related Programs
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Communication, Journalism and Related Programs
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Early Childhood Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Social Science Teacher Education
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Teacher Training
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Health & Medical Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Social Sciences
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General Social Sciences
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Psychology
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General Psychology
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Master's Level Programs
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Education
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General Education
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Certificate Programs at Bethany University
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Health & Medical Services
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Mental & Social Health Services
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 63% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (California Pacific Conference) Baseball (California Pacific Conference) Track (California Pacific Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 15,310 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 14,600 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 710 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,352 | 48% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 7,058 | 23% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 5,320 | 67% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,606 | 80% | |
Any Aid: |
94% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 54% (Highly Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 71% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 400, Math: 400 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 520 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 26% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 15, Verbal: 11, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 21 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Not Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
