Bethany College

Bethany, WV · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural

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About Bethany College

Bethany College is a small, private nonprofit institution in Bethany, WV, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 614 students. The acceptance rate is 59%. 47% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $44,512.

59%

Acceptance

$18,605

Net price

614

Enrollment

47%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B-

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

B-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

59%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,605

Average net price

$36,765

In-state tuition

$36,765

Out-of-state tuition

$13,210

Room & board

$740

Books & supplies

$50,758

Total cost of attendance

51%

Students receiving Pell grants

75%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$14,315

$30–48K

$15,239

$48–75K

$17,641

$75–110K

$22,434

$110K+

$27,214

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Education26.6%

Business15.9%

Biology13.3%

Psychology11.5%

Multidisciplinary5.3%

Communications3.5%

Computer Science3.5%

Social Sciences3.5%

Criminal Justice3.5%

English1.8%

After Graduation

$44,512

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$37,124

Median earnings (6 yrs)

47%

Graduation rate

54%

Retention rate

71%

Earn more than a HS grad

$5,782

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

614

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

41% women

59% men

Race & ethnicity

White

44%

Black

15%

Hispanic

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

Asian

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