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Bethany College

Bethany, WV · Private nonprofit · Fringe rural · Website

Bethany College campus
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Admission rate
59%
Accessible
Average net price
$22,129
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings
$49,672
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Bethany College is a private nonprofit college in Bethany, WV with 614 undergraduates. It admits 59% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $22,129 per year ($18,741 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,672 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
59%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,435
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,473
Fall 2023
Yield
17%
of admitted students enrolled

What Bethany College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsConsidered
  • Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
  • Legacy statusConsidered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$54,890
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$38,896

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$18,741
  • $30–48k$18,887
  • $48–75k$18,361
  • $75–110k$24,251
  • $110k+$29,704

Get a personal estimate with Bethany College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Freshman retention
54%
Median earnings
$49,672
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
614
Student–faculty ratio
12:1
Receive Pell grants
55%
  • White44%
  • Hispanic5%
  • Black16%
  • Asian0%

Bethany College FAQ

What is Bethany College's acceptance rate?+

Bethany College admits 59% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Bethany College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Bethany College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,435 students applied to Bethany College and 1,473 were admitted; 243 enrolled.

Does Bethany College consider legacy status?+

Yes. Bethany College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Bethany College require an essay?+

Bethany College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Bethany College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $54,890 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,129.

What is Bethany College's graduation rate?+

48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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