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, 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.
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.
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.
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| Percent of Students International: | 3% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 96% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| 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% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 75% (Selective) |
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| 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 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 |
