School Description

Provided by Bethany College

The teaching and advancing of knowledge form the mission of Bethany College.
Central to this broad purpose is providing a liberal arts education for
undergraduates, including the preparation of professionals, and the inspiring of
lifelong learners. This is accomplished in a learning community where primary
attention is given to the cultivation of social responsibility, human dignity,
truth, and beauty.

Bethany College

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Bethany College, is a private liberal arts college nestled in the rolling foothills of Bethany, West Virginia. Founded in 1840, it remains West Virginia's oldest degree-granting institution.

History

Bethany College was founded by Alexander Campbell, one of the earliest leaders of the American Restoration Movement and the Christian Church, (Disciples of Christ). Campbell's home, the Alexander Campbell Mansion is preserved on the campus. Although sharing a long legacy and close ties with Disciples of Christ Church, the College has been independent since its founding and the denomination exercises no sectarian control.

The College's roots stem from the Buffalo Seminary founded in 1818 by Campbell and held in the Campbell Mansion, home of Alexander Campbell and Thomas Campbell, located less than a mile away from the College's present location. On March 5, 1840, Bethany was chartered by the Virginia legislature and given "all degree-granting powers" of the University of Virginia. West Virginia's secession from Virginia on June 20, 1863 recognized existing Virginia charters; Bethany College continues to operate under the Virginia charter today.

The College is the birthplace of Delta Tau Delta, an international social fraternity founded in 1858.

An early center of coeducation, Bethany has admitted women since the 1880s.

Bethany College's main campus is located approximately forty miles southwest of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and fifteen miles (24 km) north of Wheeling, West Virginia, in West Virginia's northern panhandle. The Bethany campus encompasses more than of land.

Fields of study

Bethany College offers a wide array of studies, awarding bachelor of science and bachelor of arts degrees in more than 30 fields of study, many with options for emphasis in specializations. Students may also include one or more optional minors.

Major fields of study

Majors are offered in:

  • Accounting
  • Biology
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemistry
  • Communication, with an option for emphasis in
    • Advertising
    • Electronic Media
    • Graphics
    • Print Media
    • Public Relations
  • Computer Science
  • Cultural Studies
  • Economics, with options for emphasis in
    • Managerial Economics
    • International Economics
    • Financial Economics
  • Education
    • Elementary Education
    • Middle Childhood Education
    • Secondary Education
  • English
  • Environmental Science
  • Equine Studies
  • Fine Arts
  • French
  • German
  • History
  • Interdisciplinary Studies (Major programs initiated and developed by individual students to fulfill their personal education goals)
  • International Relations
  • Mathematics
  • Music
  • Physical Education and Sports Studies, with options for emphasis on
    • Sports Communication
    • Sports Management
    • Sports Services
    • Teaching Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Political Communication
  • Political Science
  • Psychology, with options for emphasis in
    • Scientific Psychology
    • Human Services
    • Pre-Physical Therapy
  • Psychology and Education
  • Religious Studies
  • Social Studies
  • Social Work
  • Spanish
  • Theatre Arts
  • Visual Art

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bison

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
900
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,370
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 96%
Other 3%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 75%
In-State 25%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Pennsylvania 34%
West Virginia 25%
Ohio 24%
Maryland 4%
New York 0%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 96%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Presidents' Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Presidents' Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Presidents' Athletic Conference)
Track (Presidents' Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 14,370    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 815    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 4,427 28%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,507 31%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 6,800 81%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,625 85%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 75% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 61%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 430, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 550
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 58%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 23

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Bethany College

Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

  • Images of Bethany College, 1904
    Images of Bethany College, 1904 [source]
  • Image:BethanyLogo.jpg
    Image:BethanyLogo.jpg [source]
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