Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
60.49%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Bethany College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 60.49%. This means approximately 605 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 642 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
60.49%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $34,816 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $34,816 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $49,137 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $15,306 | State avg: $10,497. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 40.97% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 68.39% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Bethany College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$34,816
Room and board
$12,936
Books and supplies
$700
Other expenses
$2,716
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$49,137
Average net price
$15,306
Average aid coverage
69%
$33,831 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Bethany College pays approximately $15,306 per year after grants and aid. This is above the West Virginia average of $10,497 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Bethany College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to West Virginia and national averages.
Bethany College net price
$15,306
West Virginia average
$10,497
National average
$17,506
Bethany College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $34,816 and average net price at $15,306. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$34,816
Current net price
$15,306
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
46.25%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$44,512
Undergraduates
642
10-Year Median Earnings - Bethany College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Bethany College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Bethany College?
Undergraduates
642
Completion rate
46.25%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
40.97%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
68.39%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 40.97% of Bethany College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 68.39% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Bethany College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Bethany College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Bethany College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Bethany College is listed at 31 E Campus Dr, Bethany, WV 26032. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Bethany College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany College | 60.49% | $34,816 | $15,306 | $44,512 |
| West Virginia University Hospital Departments of Rad Tech and Nutrition | Not available | Not available | Not available | $69,666 |
| Wheeling University | 75.18% | $29,475 | $19,040 | $57,949 |
| Potomac State College of West Virginia University | Not available | $12,624 | $7,403 | $55,939 |
| West Virginia University | 86.26% | $27,360 | $12,997 | $55,939 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethany College's acceptance rate?
Bethany College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 60.49%.
How much is Bethany College tuition?
Bethany College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $34,816.
What is Bethany College's average net price?
Bethany College's average net price in the local dataset is $15,306.
What does Bethany College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $9,618 for Bethany College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Bethany College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,512 for Bethany College.
Is Bethany College accredited?
Bethany College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Bethany College?
The local dataset lists 642 undergraduate students at Bethany College.
What percentage of Bethany College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Bethany College in the local dataset is 40.97%.
What is the federal loan rate at Bethany College?
The federal loan rate for Bethany College in the local dataset is 68.39%.
Where should I verify Bethany College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Bethany College or the latest official federal education data.