Bethany College - West Virginia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4964 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1380 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1302 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #2668 of 2,895 | For Cardiology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 60%
- Undergraduates
- 645
- Graduates
- 26
- Male:Female Ratio
- 59:41
- 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 60% and is among the top 22% 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 | 60% | 53% | 70% |
| Applicants | 2,435 | 1,366 | 967 |
| Admissions | 1,473 | 721 | 674 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 240 | 157 | 73 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
48 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
26 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 | 319 (48%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 120 (18%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 116 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 53 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 29 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 28 (4%) |
| Asian | 4 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bethany College - West Virginia is $16,844 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 | $9,618 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,220 |
| $48-75K | $14,911 |
| $75-110K | $20,457 |
| $110K+ | $23,711 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,920 | $10,296 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,920 | $10,296 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,920 | $10,296 |
| Fee in-district | $2,896 | $1,329 |
| Fee in-state | $2,896 | $1,329 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,896 | $1,329 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 720 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,464 |
| Room charge | $6,004 |
| Meal charge | $6,460 |
Bethany College - West Virginia majors
Bethany College - West Virginia has granted 102 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 9 master's in Education, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bethany College - West Virginia.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 25 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 12 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | |
| Education, General | 9 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | |
| Social Work | 6 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 3 | |
| Accounting | 2 | |
| Environmental Science | 2 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| Educational Psychology | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Finance, General | 1 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 102 | 9 |
Bethany College - West Virginia has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 35% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bethany College - West Virginia has published 707 scientific papers with 6,823 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Physics, Engineering, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 31 |
| 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 | 68 |
| 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 | 21 | 235 |
| 2017 | 33 | 264 |
| 2018 | 25 | 331 |
| 2019 | 43 | 334 |
| 2020 | 36 | 499 |
| 2021 | 40 | 476 |
| 2022 | 29 | 486 |
| 2023 | 39 | 517 |
| 2024 | 22 | 542 |
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
- Occupations
- film actorcharacter actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Frances Louise McDormand is an American actress and producer. In a career spanning over four decades, she has gained acclaim for her roles in small-budget independent films. McDormand has received numerous accolades, including four Academy Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and one Tony Award, making her one of the few performers to achieve the "Triple Crown of Acting". Additionally, she has received three BAFTA Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. McDormand's worldwide box office gross exceeds $2.2 billion.
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William H. Macy
- Occupations
- writercharacter actorscreenwriteractorstage actor
- Biography
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William Hall Macy Jr. is an American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. He is 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
- stage actorfilm actortelevision 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 | 159 |
| 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 |