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BETHANY COLLEGE

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  • Bethany, WV 26032
  • OPEID College Code: 00380800
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  • General Phone: (304) 829-7000
  • President: Scott D. Miller
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 830
  • College Mascot: Bison
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Bethany College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
    Mission Statement
  • The teaching and advancing of knowledge form the mission of Bethany College.
    Central to this broad purpose is providing a liberal arts education for
    undergraduates, including the preparation of professionals, and the inspiring of
    lifelong learners. This is accomplished in a learning community where primary
    attention is given to the cultivation of social responsibility, human dignity,
    truth, and beauty.
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Accreditation
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Bethany College Campus Map
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants7336221,355
Number Granted Admission (%)572 (78%)497 (80%)1,069 (79%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)175 (31%)107 (22%)282 (26%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam16558%
ACT ® Exam14652%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading430520
SAT ® Math420520
SAT ® Writing420510
 
ACT ® Composite1824
ACT ® English1723
ACT ® Math1724
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving82%43%28%97%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,019$4,854$1,759$9,630
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)5.3%4.7%4.0%
Number in Default151714
Number in Repayment282355342
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$21,465$19,545$18,205
In-State Tuition and Fees$21,465$19,545$18,205
Out of State Tuition and Fees$21,465$19,545$18,205
Books and Supplies$1,300$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$8,700$8,160$7,770
Other Expenses$2,600$2,100$200
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$34,065$30,805$27,175
In-State$34,065$30,805$27,175
Out of State$34,065$30,805$27,175
Off Campus
In-District$22,765$20,545$19,205
In-State$22,765$20,545$19,205
Out of State$22,765$20,545$19,205
Off Campus with Family
In-District$22,765$20,545$19,205
In-State$22,765$20,545$19,205
Out of State$22,765$20,545$19,205
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 Bachelor
Agriculture Operations
Equine Studies Degree1
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree5
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree5
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree17
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science Degree1
 
Education
Elementary Education Degree24
Physical Education Degree11
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree2
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature Degree1
German Language and Literature Degree1
Spanish Language and Literature Degree3
 
History
History Degree2
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Degree12
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree3
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy Degree-
Religious Studies Degree2
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree4
Physics Degree2
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree19
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree5
 
Social Sciences
Economics Degree7
Political Science and Government, Other Degree5
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree1
Music Degree3
Visual and Performing Arts Degree5
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 830
    • Undergraduate: 830
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 438 Female: 392
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 438 Female: 392
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 820 Part-Time: 10
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 820 Part-Time: 10
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien70.8%
American Indian30.4%
Black8010%
Asian91%
Hispanic182%
White65879%
Unknown557%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18111%
Ages 18-1940749%
Ages 20-2131238%
Ages 22-248110%
Ages 25-2981%
Ages 30-3420.2%
Ages 35-3930.4%
Ages 40-4930.4%
Age Over 6520.2%
Age Unknown10.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees23119239
Faculty Status724923
Tenured Faculty2525-
Graduate Assistants17-17
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service724923
Primarily Instruction724923
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2525-
Other Professionals54513
Technical and/or Paraprofessional806713
Clerical And Secretarial22166
Skilled Crafts1010-
Service and/or Maintenance48417
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,735 (46)$50,286 (30)$42,951 (16)
Professor$57,968 (18)$57,614 (13)$58,889 (5)
Associate Professor$50,982 (5)$50,982 (5)- (-)
Assistant Professor$39,021 (23)$42,058 (12)$35,707 (11)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$54,515 (3)$53,940 (2)$55,667 (1)
Professor$56,516 (1)$56,516 (1)- (-)
Assistant Professor$53,515 (2)$51,363 (1)$55,667 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$47,543 (49)$49,902 (32)$43,104 (17)
Professor$57,351 (19)$56,802 (14)$58,889 (5)
Associate Professor$50,982 (5)$50,982 (5)- (-)
Assistant Professor$39,402 (25)$42,056 (13)$36,527 (12)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes408291117
Unduplicated Athletes33925287
Baseball2626-
Basketball322210
Football136136-
Golf1212-
Soccer562828
Softball20-20
Swimming and Diving18513
Tennis211110
Track and Field, Indoor312110
Track and Field, Outdoor28262
Track and Field, X-Country1147
Volleyball17-17
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$20,091$11,544
Assistant Coaches-$12,865$9,000
 
Coaches
All Coaches332112
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Football88-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches77-
Golf11-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches---
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming and Diving211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Indoor211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Outdoor211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students68%
 
By Gender
Male60%
Female74%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien67%
Black40%
Asian-
Hispanic100%
White69%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less57%
5 Years68%
6 Years68%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related58
Liquor Related41
On Campus
Drug Related1111
Liquor Related163
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape41
Burglary2916
Arson-1
On Campus
Forcible Rape41
Burglary3022
Vehicle Theft1-
Arson-1
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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