Bethany College

Bethany College is moderately difficult to get into. Around 70% of applicants get into Bethany College each year. Out of 1,168 applications received in 2023, 820 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to Bethany College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Bethany College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Bethany College's admissions stats.

Bethany College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	2.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	5%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	63%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	48%
Waitlist	No

Bethany College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Bethany College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Bethany College?

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Bethany College does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Explore a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Bethany College Admissions

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How To Get Into Bethany College

Bethany College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Bethany College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Bethany College accepted 70% of all applicants, about 820 of the 1,168 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Bethany College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Bethany College

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Bethany College

Bethany College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Bethany College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Bethany College

What does Bethany College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Bethany College for more information on admission factors.

Bethany College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Bethany College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Bethany College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	documentation of student involvement in extracurricular activities
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Bethany College?

Students admitted to Bethany College have an average unweighted GPA of 2.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 63% submitted a class rank. At Bethany College 5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 20% were in the top 25% and 53% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Bethany College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Bethany College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Bethany College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 63% of Bethany College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 48% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Bethany College, you should strive to earn between 17 and 22 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 22 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Bethany College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 22, and three out of four students scored lower than 22 on the ACT.

A 17 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Bethany College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 17.

More Information on Transferring to Bethany College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Bethany College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Bethany College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Bethany College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Bethany College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Bethany College.

Does Bethany College accept transfer credits?

✅ Bethany College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Bethany College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Bethany College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Bethany College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Bethany College?

✅ Bethany College is not test optional.

What is Bethany College's acceptance rate?

✅ Bethany College has an acceptance rate of 70%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Bethany College?

❌ Bethany College does not offer early decision.

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