Overview

Bethany College, West Virginia is a Comprehensive institution located in Bethany, WV, in a rural setting.

Location & Contact

Address Center for Enrollment and Financial Aid
31 E. Campus Drive #4
Bethany, WV  26032
United States

Contact Ms. Mollie Cecere
Director of Enrollment
Email: enrollment@bethanywv.edu
Phone: 304-829-7611
Fax: 304-829-7142

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Equestrian/equine Studies	×
Pre-veterinary Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Actuarial Science	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Finance, General	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia	×
Speech Communication And Rhetoric	×
Sports Communication	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education	×
Biology Teacher Education	×
Chemistry Teacher Education	×
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
English/language Arts Teacher Education	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Mathematics Teacher Education	×
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching	×
Social Studies Teacher Education	×
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-engineering	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Writing, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-dentistry Studies	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Pre-occupational Therapy Studies	×
Pre-physical Therapy Studies	×
Pre-veterinary Studies	×	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics	×
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting And Computer Science	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Forensic Chemistry	×
Physical Sciences, General	×
Physics, General	×
Theoretical And Mathematical Physics	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Educational Psychology	×
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Social Work	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
International Economics	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Political Science And Government, Other	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Music, General	×
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology	×
Visual And Performing Arts, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,435

Applied

1,473

Accepted

645

Enrolled

Female Admissions

967

Females Applied

674

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,366

Males Applied

721

Males Accepted

53%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

2.85

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	Essay Interview One recommendation
Other requirements:	College Transcript

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	-	17	22

Tuition & Fees

Fees

13,744

Room & board

6,740

Room only

Financial Aid

33,200

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,100

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

5,500

Avg. Loan Aid

25,000

Avg. Grant Aid

27,700

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

90%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

47%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

645

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

86%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.36%
Black or African American	18.07%
White or Caucasian	47.51%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.16%
Asian	0.62%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.16%
Two or more races	4.21%
Other	17.6%

Gender

Male (59.38%)

Female (40.62%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	98%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Family Weekend and Spring Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Culture Clubs, Equestrian Club, Outdoors Club and Black Alliance

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis			No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Field Hockey	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Tennis			No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

191

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 143

Part-time - 48

Male - 83

Female - 108