Bethany College - West Virginia: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4970 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1393 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1315 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 26 | In West Virginia |
| #3295 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 599
- Graduates
- 24
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- 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 65% and is among the top 26% 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 | 65% | 63% | 68% |
| Applicants | 2,651 | 1,668 | 983 |
| Admissions | 1,721 | 1,055 | 666 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 176 | 98 | 78 |
55 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 330 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 93 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 71 (11%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 63 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 38 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 24 (4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.2%) |
| Asian | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Bethany College - West Virginia is $17,605 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 | $10,376 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,330 |
| $48-75K | $12,008 |
| $75-110K | $16,749 |
| $110K+ | $15,240 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,720 | $9,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,720 | $9,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,720 | $9,900 |
| Fee in-district | $1,920 | $1,300 |
| Fee in-state | $1,920 | $1,300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,920 | $1,300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 750 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,990 |
| Room charge | $5,780 |
| Meal charge | $6,210 |
Bethany College - West Virginia majors
Bethany College - West Virginia has granted 75 bachelor's degrees across 19 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Bethany College - West Virginia.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 21 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 |
| Chemistry, General | 6 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Social Work | 4 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 |
| Educational Psychology | 3 |
| Mathematics, General | 3 |
| Accounting | 2 |
| Finance, General | 2 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, Other | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 75 |
Bethany College - West Virginia has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 28% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 35% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Bethany College - West Virginia has published 537 scientific papers with 4,509 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Psychology, Political Science, Physics, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 25 |
| 1992 | 5 | 33 |
| 1993 | 2 | 30 |
| 1994 | 13 | 39 |
| 1995 | 6 | 35 |
| 1996 | 3 | 43 |
| 1997 | 4 | 38 |
| 1998 | 9 | 39 |
| 1999 | 9 | 46 |
| 2000 | 7 | 59 |
| 2001 | 3 | 57 |
| 2002 | 9 | 53 |
| 2003 | 5 | 54 |
| 2004 | 4 | 51 |
| 2005 | 12 | 68 |
| 2006 | 6 | 70 |
| 2007 | 6 | 91 |
| 2008 | 8 | 88 |
| 2009 | 8 | 99 |
| 2010 | 11 | 87 |
| 2011 | 5 | 111 |
| 2012 | 4 | 113 |
| 2013 | 6 | 140 |
| 2014 | 8 | 125 |
| 2015 | 11 | 145 |
| 2016 | 13 | 152 |
| 2017 | 18 | 168 |
| 2018 | 14 | 209 |
| 2019 | 23 | 226 |
| 2020 | 31 | 316 |
| 2021 | 30 | 307 |
| 2022 | 19 | 304 |
| 2023 | 22 | 284 |
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
- voice actortelevision produceractorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
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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 (three for Best Actress), two 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 BAFTAs and two Golden Globe Awards.
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William H. Macy
- Occupations
- theatrical directortelevision actorteacherfilm directorfilm producer
- Biography
-
William Hall Macy Jr. is an American actor. His film career has been built on appearances in small, independent films, though he has also appeared in mainstream films. His starring roles include those in Fargo (1996), Boogie Nights (1997), Mystery Men (1999), Jurassic Park III (2001), Cellular (2004), Bobby (2006), Wild Hogs (2007), and Shorts (2009). Macy has won two Emmy Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, while his performance in Fargo earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. From 2011 to 2021, he played Frank Gallagher, a main character in Shameless, the Showtime adaptation of the British television series. Macy has been married to Felicity Huffman since 1997.
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Tom Poston
- Occupations
- film actorstage 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
- professional wrestlerteacher
- Biography
-
Troy Allan Martin is an American professional wrestler 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), World Wrestling Federation (WWF) as Dean Douglas, and Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA), where he worked as a wrestler and manager.
General info
| Founded | 1840 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Truth gives the bow to knowledge |
| Colors | green, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 151 |
| 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 |