Bethany Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 58.79%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $36,102
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Bethany:
- Total Enrollment: 640, including 25 online students
- 615 Undergraduate, 25 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 58.8% men, 41.3% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 47%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 54%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 30 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 2 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Bethany Overview
Bethany College (Bethany) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Bethany, WV. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Bethany's tuition & fees is $36,102 for the academic year 2024-2025. 99% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,617.
The school has a total enrollment of 640 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Bethany's acceptance rate is 58.79% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.28%.
Bethany ranked 127th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 4th in West Virginia Colleges rankings. Bethany College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Bethany College is $36,102. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,390.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $38,192 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,205.
| Undergraduate | $36,102 |
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| Graduate | $12,390 |
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| Undergraduate | $38,192 |
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| Graduate | $13,205 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Bethany College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Bethany
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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