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About Bethany College

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Bethany College is a private liberal arts college in Bethany, WV, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and arts and sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 65%, Bethany College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 176 students each year. Bethany College is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Bethany College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $34,755 per year; the sticker price of $46,890 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Bethany College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

65%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Bethany College

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Demonstrated Interest
Bethany College is a small residential campus in the northern West Virginia panhandle, so scheduling a personal visit or connecting directly with an admissions counselor signals genuine interest and helps you stand out in a small applicant pool.
Essay Strategy
Bethany has a strong identity as a liberal arts college with roots in the Restoration Movement, so use your essays to show how you will thrive in a close-knit academic community and engage across disciplines rather than focusing narrowly on one career goal.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Bethany College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$47k/yr$14.3k
30k-48k~$47k/yr$15.2k
48k-75k~$47k/yr$17.6k
75k-110k~$47k/yr$22.4k
110k+~$47k/yr$27.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
569
Undergrad Enrollment