Bethany College, WV
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • Low Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Disciples of Christ Church
Main Campus
Bethany College Rankings
Affordability62
Selectivity12
Retention19
Graduation1
Earnings19
Diversity70
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Bethany College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing11%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education12%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
History8%
Mathematics and Statistics4%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies2%
Physical Sciences7%
Psychology20%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences10%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Bethany College
91%
Admission Rate
500
Median SAT Math
510
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)440–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)450–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Bethany College
$30K
In-State Tuition
$30K
Out-of-State Tuition
$43K
Average Total Cost
$19K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19K | $10K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $17K | $11K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $13K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $15K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $17K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Bethany College
80%
Receive Federal Loans
$23K
Median Federal Debt
53%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 11% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $25K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $26K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $24K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $23K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $44K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $34K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 47% | 36% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 53% | 39% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Bethany College
67%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 28% | 47% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 39% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 41% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 42% | 53% |
| Black | 17% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 52% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14% | 39% | 47% |
| Two or more races | 60% | 49% | 44% |
| Other race | 24% | 30% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Bethany College
92%
Employment Rate
$29K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 81% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 78% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $14K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $29K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $47K | $53K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $29K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $33K | $35K |
Students
Students at Bethany College
555
Undergraduates
97%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
24
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 22% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 54% | 82% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5% | 2% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 13% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WV | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Bethany College, WV
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