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Bethany College

Bethany, West Virginia 26032

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Known for psychology — close-knit campus

Bethany College is a private institution in Bethany with particular strength in psychology and business.

A small campus of 642 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,512 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,306.

Established
1840
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Division III level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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60%Acceptance
SAT Avg
642Students
12:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$44,512Earnings 10yr
$15,306Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Bethany College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate60.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

60.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,816
Room & Board$12,936
Books & Supplies$700
Total Cost of Attendance$49,137
Average Net Price$15,306
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,618
$30–48K$10,220
$48–75K$14,911
$75–110K$20,457
$110K+$23,711

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,306

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

31.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$23,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (33)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
642
Gender Split
41% / 60%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
41%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 18%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.3%
Freshman Retention63.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,124
8 Years$39,623
10 Years$44,512

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,200
Men
$50,300

Rankings

U.S. News
#28

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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