Bethany College - West Virginia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5006 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1400 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1322 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #2755 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 59%
- Undergraduates
- 615
- Graduates
- 25
- Male:Female Ratio
- 58:42
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.bethanywv.edu
Bethany College - West Virginia Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Bethany College - West Virginia has an acceptance rate of 59% and is among the top 21% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 58% | 83% |
| Applicants | 1,359 | 427 | 466 |
| Admissions | 799 | 248 | 389 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 218 | 127 | 80 |
14 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
25 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 289 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 144 (23%) |
| Black or African American | 101 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 48 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 34 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 17 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.3%) |
| Asian | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bethany College - West Virginia is $19,035 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,315 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,239 |
| $48-75K | $17,641 |
| $75-110K | $22,434 |
| $110K+ | $27,214 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,830 | $10,800 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,830 | $10,800 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,830 | $10,800 |
| Fee in-district | $2,935 | $1,590 |
| Fee in-state | $2,935 | $1,590 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,935 | $1,590 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 692 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,210 |
| Room charge | $6,360 |
| Meal charge | $6,850 |
Bethany College - West Virginia majors
Bethany College - West Virginia has granted 98 bachelor's degrees across 23 programs and 15 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bethany College - West Virginia.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 12 |
| Psychology, General | 13 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections, General | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 4 | |
| Accounting | 3 | |
| Education, General | 3 | |
| Finance, General | 3 | |
| Social Work | 3 | |
| Computer Science | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 98 | 15 |
Bethany College - West Virginia has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 34% | 66% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bethany College - West Virginia has published 719 scientific papers with 7,253 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Physics, Engineering, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 37 |
| 1994 | 12 | 45 |
| 1995 | 6 | 34 |
| 1996 | 3 | 38 |
| 1997 | 4 | 33 |
| 1998 | 9 | 39 |
| 1999 | 9 | 45 |
| 2000 | 8 | 96 |
| 2001 | 3 | 72 |
| 2002 | 9 | 57 |
| 2003 | 5 | 67 |
| 2004 | 4 | 69 |
| 2005 | 12 | 113 |
| 2006 | 6 | 79 |
| 2007 | 6 | 115 |
| 2008 | 9 | 111 |
| 2009 | 8 | 112 |
| 2010 | 17 | 108 |
| 2011 | 7 | 157 |
| 2012 | 12 | 181 |
| 2013 | 13 | 212 |
| 2014 | 11 | 216 |
| 2015 | 20 | 225 |
| 2016 | 22 | 236 |
| 2017 | 34 | 265 |
| 2018 | 25 | 331 |
| 2019 | 43 | 342 |
| 2020 | 36 | 501 |
| 2021 | 40 | 477 |
| 2022 | 29 | 487 |
| 2023 | 39 | 519 |
| 2024 | 22 | 547 |
| 2025 | 13 | 522 |
Bethany College - West Virginia alumni
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Frances McDormand
- Enrolled in Bethany College - West Virginia
- In 1979 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in theatre art
- Occupations
- stage actoractortelevision producervoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
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Frances Louise McDormand is an American actress and film producer. In a career spanning over four decades, McDormand has received numerous accolades, including four Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting". Additionally, she has received three British Academy Film Awards, a Golden Globe Award, four Actor Awards, and seven Critics' Choice Awards. Recognized for her roles in small-budget independent films, McDormand's worldwide box office gross exceeds $2.2 billion.
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William H. Macy
- Occupations
- film directorteachertelevision actortheatrical directorfilm actor
- Biography
-
William Hall Macy Jr. is an American actor and filmmaker. He is a two-time Emmy Award and four-time Screen Actors Guild Award winner, and has been nominated for an Academy Award, a Drama Critics' Circle Award, and five Golden Globe Awards.
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Tom Poston
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actor
- Biography
-
Thomas Gordon Poston was an American actor, appearing in television roles from the 1950s through the early to mid-2000s, reportedly appearing in more sitcoms than any other actor. In the 1980s, he played George Utley on the CBS sitcom Newhart, receiving three Emmy Award nominations for the role. In addition he had a number of film roles and appeared frequently on Broadway and television game shows.
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Shane Douglas
- Occupations
- teacherprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Troy Allan Martin is an American professional wrestler, manager, and promoter, better known by his ring name Shane Douglas. He is best known for his tenures in Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW), World Championship Wrestling (WCW), the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), Xtreme Pro Wrestling (XPW), and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA).
General info
| Founded | 1840 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Truth gives the bow to knowledge |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 137 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 31 E Campus Dr Bethany, West Virginia, 26032 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 3048297000 |