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Bethany can be found in Bethany, West Virginia (a rural site not far from an urban area). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) school. Bethany is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
Bethany offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in media, education and teaching, family and social work, and therapy and counseling.
Bethany does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 440 to 550, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending Bethany come from a variety of states around the country.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Bethany works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 902 students were enrolled in the school.
Bethany has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Bethany offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Presidents' Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The teaching and advancing of knowledge form the mission of Bethany College. Central to this broad purpose is providing a liberal arts education for undergraduates, including the preparation of professionals, and the inspiring of lifelong learners. This is accomplished in a learning community where primary attention is given to the cultivation of social responsibility, human dignity, truth, and beauty."
More complete details are provided below.
Bethany College
Bethany, WV 26032
General Phone: (304) 829-7000
Admissions Phone: (304) 829-7611
Financial Aid Phone: (304) 829-7141
http://www.bethanywv.edu
Bethany awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 32 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 31 | political science and government, economics, English, history, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, German language, French language |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology |
| Media | 19 | communication studies |
| Science | 12 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Family And Social Work | 10 | social work |
| Business And Management | 8 | accounting |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 3 | visual and performing arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 2 | health and physical education |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Animal Science And Care | 0 | equestrian studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethany in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 153 | 26 |
In 2005, Bethany had a total enrollment of 902 students (897 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 34% |
| West Virginia | 26% |
| Ohio | 24% |
| Maryland | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Bethany offers campus housing for 864 of its 897 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bethany, West Virginia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other West Virginia Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 860 | 646 | 75% | 219 | 34% |
| Men | 412 | 297 | 72% | 104 | 35% |
| Women | 448 | 349 | 78% | 115 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 61% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 58% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (304) 829-7611
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,370 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,370 |
| Room and board | $ 7,025 |
| Room charge | $ 3,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,475 |
| Books and supplies | $ 400 |
| Other expenses | $ 815 |
Financial Aid:
Bethany participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 380800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (304) 829-7141
Bethany has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $55,576 | 7 | $49,855 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $41,478 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $36,016 | 10 | $32,268 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 41 | $44,448 | 18 | $40,612 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Track | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Equestrian/Equine Studies
ART STUDIES
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, Other
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethany Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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