Bethany College

Bethany College is a private, religious school in a rural setting in Bethany, West Virginia. Bethany College was founded in 1840 and now enrolls around 737 students a year, including 710 undergrads. Bethany College offers on-campus housing for up to 850 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 50% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Bethany College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Bethany College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Bethany College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? Bethany College has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Bethany College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Bethany College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Bethany College on the Student Life page.

2021 Bethany College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	70%
Average GPA	2.8
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	63%
Tuition	$28,107

Is Bethany College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Bethany College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

2016 Acceptance Rate for Bethany College

It is moderately difficult to get into Bethany College. Around 70% of applicants get into Bethany College each year. Last year, 1,168 students applied to Bethany College and 820 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Bethany College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Bethany College, around 63% are still enrolled the next year. Bethany College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 47%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Bethany College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Bethany College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Bethany College's endowment was valued at $49.8 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $34,665 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Bethany College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Bethany College meets 90% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Bethany College full-time are awarded $34,100 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $27,057 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Bethany College. Based on this information, how does Bethany College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Bethany College a good school for you?

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Where is Bethany College?

Bethany College is located in the rural setting of Bethany, West Virginia, less than an hour from Pittsburgh.

If you want to see Bethany College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take I-70 to Bethany, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Pittsburgh International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bethany College and Bethany are like without leaving home.

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