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Bethany College Teaching Programs

Bethany College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethany, WV. A Rural Area Near Urban Centers provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

Bethany College Rankings

Bethany College appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 43	State — West Virginia
Overall Quality	#475 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#2213 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Bethany College?

Contact details for Bethany College are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	31 E Campus Dr, Bethany, WV 26032
Phone:	3048297000
Website:	www.bethanywv.edu/
Admissions:	www.bethanywv.edu/admissions-aid/
Financial Aid:	www.bethanywv.edu/admissions-aid/

How Do I Get Into Bethany College?

You can apply to Bethany College online at: www.bethanywv.edu/admissions-aid/

Bethany College is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Bethany College

These are the things Bethany College looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Bethany College?

Bethany College maintains an acceptance rate of 59%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 27% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Bethany College can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	427	248	58%
Women	466	389	84%

Can I Afford Bethany College?

The average net price after aid at Bethany College is $15,306. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$33,830
In-State Fees	$2,272
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,830
Out-of-State Fees	$2,272
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$36,102
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$36,102

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 37% of students at Bethany College receive some form of financial aid (240 students).

Nearly 99% of students at Bethany College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $33,617 per student.

51% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $6,269.

Student Loan Debt

75% of Bethany College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,708 per year.

Bethany College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 23 students enrolled at Bethany College. Bethany College is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.

Gender Diversity

Of the 642 undergraduate students at Bethany College, approximately 59% are male and 41% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bethany College undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	98
Hispanic	35
White	283
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	17
Non-Resident	48

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Bethany College are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Ohio	48
Pennsylvania	39
West Virginia	39
Maryland	20
Virginia	15

Additionally, approximately 7.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Bethany College Graduate Student Diversity

26 of Bethany College’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Bethany College, approximately 64% are male and 36% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Bethany College graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Black or African American	6
White	18
Non-Resident	1

Online Learning at Bethany College

Bethany College offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

14 undergraduate students at Bethany College took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 25 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Bethany College

The following teaching majors are available at Bethany College, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	11	—	—	11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	4	—	—	4
Education, General	—	3	—	3

Academic Programs at Bethany College

Bethany College offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Bethany College has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.