Bethany (Bethany, WV) Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Bethany College Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Bethany College to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Bethany College (Bethany)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Bethany's acceptance rate is 58.79% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,359 students applied and 799 were admitted to the school. It means that your chances of getting into Bethany is not low.

To apply to Bethany, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at Bethany College.

Bethany's acceptance rate places 1st out of 15 West Virginia colleges with competitive admission.
Bethany's yield rate is 27.28%, which is moderately lower by 9.51 percentage points (approximately 25.9% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60% (average yield: 36.79%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Bethany at colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. Moreover, you can check only West Virginia colleges with acceptance rates between 50% and 60%. This comparison helps contextualize Bethany's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Bethany's acceptance rate is 58.79% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.28%. 427 men and 466 women applied to Bethany and 248 men and 389 women students were accepted.

Among them, 127 men and 80 women were enrolled in Bethany. You can explore the Bethany's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Bethany
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,359	427	466	0	466
Admitted	799	248	389	0	162
Enrolled	218	127	80	0	11
Acceptance Rate	58.79%	58.08%	83.48%	-	34.76%
Yield	27.28%	51.21%	20.57%	-	6.79%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Bethany College 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Bethany. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Bethany College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Bethany Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Considered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Bethany:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.bethanywv.edu/admissions-aid/
Online Application: www.bethanywv.edu/admissions-aid/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master

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What is the acceptance rate at the Bethany?

Bethany is less competitive, with an acceptance rate of 58.79%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Bethany?

Bethany does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Bethany require essays or personal statements?

Bethany recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Bethany admission?

Bethany recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Bethany does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Bethany requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Bethany requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Bethany?

The institutional SAT code for Bethany is 5060 and 4-digit ACT code is 4512.