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Established in 1919, Bethany University was originally a training school known as Glad Tidings Bible Institute. It became a degree granting institution in 1955, and was named Bethany College of the Assemblies of God in 1990. In 2005, it was granted university status. This institute, which was the first to be founded by the Assemblies of God, is in Scotts Valley, California.
The university grants associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees, as well as certificates. Students can choose from over 15 majors and more than 20 minors that are offered through the following schools:
The sports teams of Bethany University, which are known as the Bruins, are members of the California Pacific Conference, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The athletics department fields teams in basketball, baseball, cross country, soccer, track, volleyball, and softball. The students also publish a newspaper called the "Dialog", and a yearbook known as the "Tidings".
Bethany is located in Scotts Valley, CA (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a Assemblies of God Church school. Bethany is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
Bethany is known for its programs in music and therapy and counseling.
The school does not offer open admission. Bethany admitted just 70% of applicants in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 510.
Bethany has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 537 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
Bethany has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Bethany offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the California Pacific Conference. Bethany offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Bethany University is to provide biblically-centered education, anchored in Pentecostal doctrine, preparing excellently trained leaders for the Church and Society."
More complete details are provided below.
Bethany University
800 Bethany Dr
Scotts Valley, CA 95066-2898
General Phone: (831) 438-3800
http://www.bethany.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy and Counseling | 36 | psychology, clinical psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Education and Teaching | 28 | education, early childhood education, teacher ed, social science teaching, music teaching |
| Religion and Philosophy | 21 | bible studies, pre-ministerial studies, youth ministry, missionary studies |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, liberal arts and sciences, English, diversity studies, general studies |
| Business and Management | 11 | business management |
| Media | 9 | communication and journalism |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethany in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 93 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 25 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 8 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Bethany had a total enrollment of 537 students (462 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 59% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 89% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
Bethany offers campus housing for 287 of its 462 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Scotts Valley, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California 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 | 307 | 215 | 70% | 110 | 51% |
| Men | 104 | 66 | 63% | 41 | 62% |
| Women | 203 | 149 | 73% | 69 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 67% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 33% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,300 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,300 |
| Room and board | $ 7,126 |
| Room charge | $ 3,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,550 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,970 |
Financial Aid:
Bethany participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 112100)
Bethany has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $61,638 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $51,025 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $33,950 | 5 | $38,895 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $53,431 | 7 | $42,623 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
| Baseball | California Pacific Conference |
| Track | California Pacific Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 55 | 123 |
| Basketball | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| Baseball | 31 | 0 | 31 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 40 | 60 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Music Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Bethany Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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