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Bethany College

Private nonprofit Bethany, WV · Rural · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
47%
Graduation Rate
$44,512
Earnings (10yr)
$18,605
Net Price
59%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Bethany College, with an enrollment of 614 students, is a good fit for those who thrive in a close-knit, supportive environment. This private nonprofit school offers programs in Business & Marketing, Education, Psychology, Social Sciences, and Communications. If you’re looking for personalized attention from faculty and a community that feels like home, Bethany might be the place for you.

After graduation, students can expect to earn around $44,512 within ten years. While the graduation rate sits at 47%, this number reflects the unique challenges some students face. Affordability is a key consideration here; with a net price of $18,605, many students, especially those receiving Pell Grants (51%), can find a manageable path.

When it comes to finances, the median debt for graduates is about $27,000. This means students are entering the workforce with a relatively low debt burden compared to some other institutions. Those who tend to thrive at Bethany are often those who appreciate a smaller campus and seek strong connections with faculty and peers. It's about finding your place in a community that cares.

Rankings

How Bethany Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation47%Earnings 10yr$45KNet Price$19KRetention54%Median Debt$27KPell Grant Rate51%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$14K$0-30K$15K$30-48K$18K$48-75K$27K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$36,765
In-State Tuition
$36,765
Out-of-State
$18,605
Avg Net Price
$27,000
Median Debt
51%
Pell Grant Rate
75%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$14,315
Family Income $0–$30K
$15,239
Family Income $30K–$48K
$17,641
Family Income $48K–$75K
$27,214
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,124
6 Years After Entry
$39,623
8 Years
$44,512
10 Years
0.61x
Debt-to-Earnings
55%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,124 6yr $39,623 8yr $44,512 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.52
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.3%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 59%
Retention Rate 54%
ACT Midpoint 22
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,417
Diversity Index 0.77
First-Gen Students 34%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 18%
Education 15%
Psychology 14%
Social Sciences 9%
Communications 9%
Biology & Biomedical 8%
Physical Sciences 6%
Criminal Justice 6%