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Bethany College

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world rank  5592

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Overview

Founded in 1840, the Bethany College is a non-profit private liberal arts higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Bethany (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), West Virginia. Officially accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Bethany College is a very small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Reformed religion. Bethany College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 185-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Bethany College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Bethany College's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Bethany College's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Bethany College' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small sized

Selectivity

Bethany College's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym
Founded 1840
Motto Truth gives the bow to knowledge
Colours Green and white
Mascot Bison
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University Location

Address 31 E Campus Drive
Bethany
26032-0428 West Virginia
United States
Bethany College's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Bethany College Phone Number (304) 829 7000
Bethany College Fax Number (304) 829 7287
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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Bethany College is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Bethany College's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Bethany College categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Bethany College.



Bethany College: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students
30,000-34,999 US$ (27,340-31,890 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Bethany College's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Bethany College's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 70-79% making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Bethany College's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Bethany College's Admission Office Admission Office

421 N 1st Street
Bethany 26032-0428
(304) 829 7611
800 922 7611

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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Bethany College's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 500 to 999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Bethany College's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has an academic staff of fewer than 50 members.


Bethany College's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a private higher education institution.


Bethany College's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Bethany College's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a rural setting.


Bethany College's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Bethany College's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Bethany College is Christian-Reformed Religious Affiliation

Christian-Reformed. Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) - www.disciples.org


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Bethany College's Library University Library

Yes Visit Bethany College's Library
Bethany College's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 100,026 physical volumes, 5,188 physical media, 4 digital/electronic media and 45 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 6 full-time employees, including 3 librarians. Bethany College's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Bethany College's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, the Bethany College provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 750 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Bethany College's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Bethany College's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Bethany College's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Bethany College's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Bethany College's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Bethany College's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Bethany College's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Bethany College's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Bethany College is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bethany College's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Bethany College's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Council of Independent Colleges (CIC)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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