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Bethany is located in Scotts Valley, California (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 has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
Bethany does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 520.
Bethany has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 595 enrolled students in 2005. Bethany has a large minority student population.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Bethany offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Bethany values student athletics, and belongs to the California Pacific Conference. The school 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
Bethany awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 32 | pre-ministerial studies, bible studies, youth ministry, missionary studies |
| Liberal Arts | 30 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, English, liberal arts and sciences, diversity studies, general studies |
| Education And Teaching | 26 | teacher ed, education, early childhood education, music teaching, social science teaching |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | substance abuse counseling, psychology |
| Business And Management | 9 | business management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Media | 1 | communication and journalism |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Bethany in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 96 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Bethany had a total enrollment of 595 students (492 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 30% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 41% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 80% |
| Nevada | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
Bethany offers campus housing for 311 of its 492 (full-time) students.
(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 | 288 | 156 | 54% | 82 | 53% |
| Men | 126 | 79 | 63% | 43 | 54% |
| Women | 162 | 77 | 48% | 39 | 51% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 520 |
| ACT Verbal | 11 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
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 | 71% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| 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 | $ 15,310 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,310 |
| Room and board | $ 6,320 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,160 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,718 |
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 (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 6 | $80,121 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $80,121 | 0 | * |
*: 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 | 7 | $51,983 | 3 | $52,680 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $47,056 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $49,271 | 7 | $37,375 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Pacific Conference |
| Baseball | California Pacific Conference |
| Track | California Pacific Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51 | 55 | 106 |
| Basketball | 18 | 14 | 32 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 41 | 56 |
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
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 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | 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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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