Overview

Bethany College 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

2,651

Applied

1,721

Accepted

599

Enrolled

Female Admissions

983

Females Applied

666

Females Accepted

68%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,668

Males Applied

1,055

Males Accepted

63%

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

Tuition

33,830

Private

Fees

1,610

Full-time student fees

13,210

Room & board

6,360

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

599

Total Undergrad students

11%

International Students

86%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.4%
Black or African American	15.15%
White or Caucasian	53.54%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.34%
Asian	0.17%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.17%
Two or more races	3.54%
Other	9.93%

Gender

Male (55.76%)

Female (44.24%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
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

50

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 41

Part-time - 9

Male - 45

Female - 38