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Tight-knitRural
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
Campus Visits
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60%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
642Students
12:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$44,512Earnings 10yr
$15,306Net Price
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate60.5%
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
3200.0%
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 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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from KS state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Kansas Citypop. 500K
170 mi(295 min)
Denverpop. 710K
400 mi(693 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
403 mi(699 min)