| General information: |
(304) 829-7000 |
| Website: |
www.bethanywv.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Bachelor's degree
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| Campus setting: |
Rural Fringe |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://www.bethanywv.edu/prospective-students |
| Financial Aid: |
http://www.bethanywv.edu/prospective-students/aid/ |
| Apply Online: |
http://www.bethanywv.edu/prospective-students/apply-online/ |
| Mission Statement: |
The teaching and advancing of knowledge form the mission of Bethany College. Central to this broad purpose is providing a liberal arts education forundergraduates, including the preparation of professionals, and the inspiring oflifelong learners. This is accomplished in a learning community where primaryattention is given to the cultivation of social responsibility, human dignity,truth, and beauty. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences |
| Religious Affiliation: |
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00380800 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$19,565 |
$18,203 |
$15,750 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$8,160 |
$7,770 |
$7,770 |
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Other |
$2,100 |
$200 |
$825 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$30,825 |
$27,173 |
$25,345 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
840 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
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Graduate enrollment |
840 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates. |
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Admissions:
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Undergraduate application fee: $25 |
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
1237 |
712 |
525 |
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Percent admitted: |
94% |
92% |
97% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
23% |
19% |
27% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school rank |
X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
X |
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Recommendations |
X |
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Formal demonstration of competencies |
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X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
171 |
60% |
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ACT |
141 |
49% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
420 |
530 |
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SAT Math |
420 |
530 |
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ACT Composite |
18 |
24 |
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ACT English |
17 |
24 |
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ACT Math |
17 |
23 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
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Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences. |
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Equestrian/Equine Studies |
3 |
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Category total |
3 |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric |
22 |
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Category total |
22 |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer Science |
3 |
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Category total |
3 |
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Education. |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
33 |
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching |
20 |
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Category total |
53 |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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German Language and Literature |
1 |
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French Language and Literature |
1 |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
4 |
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Category total |
6 |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
9 |
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Category total |
9 |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
4 |
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Category total |
4 |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
3 |
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Category total |
3 |
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies. |
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
8 |
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Category total |
8 |
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. |
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Health and Physical Education, General |
- |
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Category total |
- |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Philosophy |
- |
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Religion/Religious Studies |
1 |
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Category total |
1 |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
3 |
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Physics, General |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
17 |
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Category total |
17 |
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Public administration and social service professions. |
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Social Work |
8 |
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Category total |
8 |
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Social sciences. |
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Economics, General |
5 |
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Political Science and Government, Other |
3 |
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Category total |
8 |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Visual and Performing Arts, General |
5 |
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
2 |
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Music, General |
1 |
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Category total |
8 |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Accounting |
4 |
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Category total |
4 |
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History |
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History, General |
7 |
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Category total |
7 |
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Grand total |
167 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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