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Bethany College (WV) - Bethany,West Virginia

91%

Acceptance Rate

$22,599

Avg.Financial Aid

003808

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Bethany College (WV)

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.bethanywv.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
581
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Bethany College, which is located in Bethany, West Virginia is a private, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) university. Interestingly, Bethany College has an ethnically diverse student population. At BC around 56% are white, 19% are Black or African American, and 11% belong to an unknown race or ethnicity. And, at the university, around 98% of the students are 24 and under. When it comes to gender distribution at the varsity, around 46% of the students are females and 54% are males. The college has produced several achievers in its many years of existence and some of the notable alumni are Frances McDormand, Dave Sims, Robert J. McCann, and Jeffrey L. Seglin. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. Further, it boasts of a decent sports infrastructure. BC offers a total of 76 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

3048297000

Fax:

3048297796

Address

31 E Campus Dr

Rankings

Forbes and US News provide rankings to the universities, which are trusted everywhere. But this is applicable only if the universities are located in the US. The ranking of a college is an important parameter by which a prospective student can decide whether they wish to take admission or not. Generally, the ranking of a college is considered a great way to gauge its performance on several factors, which include research excellence, the performance of the students after they complete their education, student experience, and most importantly academic success. The rankings by two well-known publications, US News and Forbes, are considered trustworthy by applicants and academic experts. However, it is to be noted that Bethany College does not feature in the list of top colleges, according to the latest ranking by these publications.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
91%
SAT Range
890 - 1130
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
17 - 23
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
FALSE

The admission to Bethany College is fairly easy and the students can make the most out of it. The varsity has 4 admission thresholds. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. As per the past trends, the SAT score of a student must lie in the range of 890-1120 to improve her chances. A candidate, in order to take admission to Bethany College, must score 19 in her ACTs. But, in certain cases, those having ACT scores less than 16 are also given admission. As expected, the candidates can complete the process either online or by visiting the school's office at 31 E Campus Dr, Bethany, West Virginia 26032. To gather more information, they can call them at (304) 829-7000.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$20,075
Average Annual Cost
$28,107

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$44,153
Other Fees
$1,666
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$10,580
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,600

Total One Year Cost

$44,153

Before applying to BC, candidates must keep in mind the tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $45,308. This cost consists of the average annual tuition cost ($30,666), books and supplies ($1,200), room and boarding ($11,104), and budget for other expenses ($2,600). For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

10:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

67%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

63%

Male Professors

38%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

557

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

45%

Full-time / Part-time

99% / 1%

Students Gender

Male

60%

US National: 44%

Female

40%

US National: 56%

Race/Ethnicity

White

54%

Unknown

13%

Black

22%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

82%

Out Of State

15%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$53,018 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$5,100/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

N/A

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

On-campus housing facilities are offered to the students who wish to remain nearby. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $11,104 per year for living on campus. The students at Bethany College have several dining and meal plan options to choose from. Moreover, the average meal plan costs around $5,480 per year. There are around 54% male and 46% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$29,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$40,400/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$27,000 - $31,750

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$280 - $330

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$22,599

Students Receiving Federal Grants

44%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,620

Students Receiving State Aid

23%

Average Aid Per Year

$2,389

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

100%

Average Aid Per Year

$19,165

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$24,015

$30K - $48K

$26,060

$48K - $75K

$30,276

$75K - $110K

$21,003

> $110K

$17,150

In case the students at Bethany College face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $8,948, whereas the financial aid is $20,502. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,909 and institutional aid worth $20,502.

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