Description
Bethany College sits on 1,300 acres in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, only 30 minutes from Ohio and 50 minutes from Pittsburgh. Students looking for a contemporary college based on a classic liberal arts foundation will find it at Bethany.
This school has rolling admissions, so students are not limited in when they can apply. However, as scholarships can be competitive, it is best to apply for financial aid as soon as possible. Bethany College offers several academic scholarships, many of which are renewable for all four years, and range between $2,000 and $13,000 per year. In order to be admitted to Bethany College, students should have a GPA around 3.5, along with a SAT score in the region of 1,045 and an ACT of 23.
The three most popular majors at Bethany College are Education, Communications and Psychology. The academic year at Bethany College is divided into two semesters, in addition to a four-week Interim Term in January. This school requires all students to complete a senior project and comprehensive examination before they can graduate.
On top of a superb education, students can have an active college life full of not only organizations and an abundant Greek life, but also has many diverse clubs, like the Equestrian Club, which offers competitive riding opportunities in Hunt Seat, Dressage and Western divisions.
Quick Facts about Bethany College
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Bison
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Highly Selective
In-State Tuition
$22,954
Out-of-State Tuition
$22,954
Retention Rate
63%
Enrollment
849
Year Established
1840
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 825
- Freshman Class
- 291
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 849
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 97%
- Graduate
- 3%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 73%
- Part-Time
- 27%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 29%
- Out-of-State
- 71%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 41%
- Men
- 59%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 11%
- Caucasian
- 76%
- Latino
- 1%
- Other
- 12%
Students State Origin
- Pennsylvania
- 38%
- West Virginia
- 29%
- Ohio
- 27%
- Maryland
- 8%
- Virginia
- 7%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
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