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Summary
Bethany College is a private institution that was founded in 1840. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 790, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 1,300 acres. It utilizes a 4-1-4-based academic calendar. Bethany College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 178. Its tuition and fees are $23,880 (2012-13).
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A highly contemporary small college of national distinction, Bethany College is a liberal arts institution located in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, It has a rich heritage of outstanding scholarship and a long history of excellence in the arts and sciences. Founded in 1840 and affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), the College places particular emphasis on leadership and incorporates pre-professional education. The academic program is designed to meet the educational needs of individual students by providing breadth, depth, and integration of knowledge through close interaction of students and faculty in the educational process. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1840 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Academic calendar | 4-1-4 |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $439,541,723 |
Applying
When applying to Bethany College, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 30. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 59.5 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 59.5% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 30 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Bethany College is 14:1, and the school has 78.7 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Bethany College include: Elementary Education and Teaching; Psychology, General; Social Sciences; Speech Communication and Rhetoric; and Public Administration and Social Service Professions. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 64.2 percent.
Student Life
Bethany College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 790, with a gender distribution of 54.8 percent male students and 45.2 percent female students. At this school, 95.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 5.0 percent of students live off campus. Bethany College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 811 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Bethany College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Bethany College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Bethany College, 65 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Bethany College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 65% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $23,880 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $9,546 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
