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Bethany College
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Bethany, WVπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Located in Bethany, West Virginia, this private college enrolls 623 students and admits about 59% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $17,605 annually. The school's strongest academic programs are in Business & Marketing, Education, and Psychology. However, prospective students should note the 47% six-year graduation rate and 54% first-year retention rate.

Acceptance rate
58.8%
Enrollment
623
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
47%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$14,315
family income
$30–48k
$15,239
family income
$48–75k
$17,641
family income
$75–110k
$22,434
family income
$110k+
$27,214
family income
51% receive Pell grants
75% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Bethany College graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
18.4%
Education
15.3%
Psychology
14.3%
Communications
9.2%
Social Sciences
9.2%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$44,512
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,124
Completion
47%
Retention
54%
Median debt
$27,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Bethany College?

Bethany College has an acceptance rate of 58.8%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Bethany College actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $14,315 per year, rising to $27,214 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.