Bethany College
Bethany, WV
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 531
Graduate Enrollment: 14
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 73.55%
Male/Female: 71% / 29% (2017)
First generation college students: 33.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.7% (2010)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 75.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 55.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 41.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 32.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 53.9%
Black: 15.1%
Hispanic: 7.5%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 20.0%
Black: 15.1%
Hispanic: 7.5%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 20.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,760
In-State tuition: $31,600Out-of-State tuition: $31,600
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,490 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,580 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,600 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,694 (2017)
Median Family Income: $50,433 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 44.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 75.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $7,793 |
| $30k-48k | $10,794 |
| $48k-75k | $11,705 |
| $75k-110k | $14,055 |
| $110k+ | $10,825 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 36%6-year graduation rate: 43%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $25,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,875 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 62.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 85.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 36.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 45.0% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,394 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,730 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physical Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 11 | $27,000 | $286 | $33,788 ($2,816) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 16 | $29,995 | $302 | $42,366 ($3,531) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $54,324Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $47,271,949 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $52,635,886 (2022)