Bethany College (237181)

www.bethanywv.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$29,680

2.52% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,848

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.09%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

73.6%

2,522 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

559

98.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.2%

95 Graduates

About

Bethany College (237181) is a higher education institution located in Brooke County, WV. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Bethany College (237181) were General Psychology (13 degrees awarded), Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (12 degrees), and Other Political Science & Government (10 degrees).

In 2021, 102 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Bethany College (237181). 48% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (75 degrees), 5.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Bethany College (237181) is $29,680, which is $1,175 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Bethany College (237181) is $29,680, which is $1,175 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,848.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Bethany College (237181) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$29,680

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Bethany College (237181) was $29,680. The cost of tuition at Bethany College (237181) is $1,175 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Bethany College (237181) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,848

2021 Value

1.24%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Bethany College (237181) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,848. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Bethany College (237181) grew by 1.24%.

This chart compares the average net price of Bethany College (237181) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,850

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Bethany College (237181) was of $10,850 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 0.0738% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Bethany College (237181) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Bethany College (237181) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.09%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Bethany College (237181) was 2.09%, which represents 5 out of the 239 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Bethany College (237181) received 2,522 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 60.8% annual growth. Out of those 2,522 applicants, 1,855 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.6% acceptance rate.

There were 559 students enrolled at Bethany College (237181) in 2021. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Bethany College (237181) has an overall enrollment yield of 9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,855

Accepted Out of 2,522

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Bethany College (237181) was 73.6% (1,855 admissions from 2,522 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 91.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 60.8%, while admissions grew by 28.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Bethany College (237181) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Bethany College (237181) in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Bethany College (237181) had a total enrollment of 559 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Bethany College (237181) is 552 students and the part-time enrollment is 7. This means that 98.7% of students enrolled at Bethany College (237181) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Bethany College (237181), both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.8% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 7.16% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, 0.537% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.358% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.179% Asian.

Students enrolled at Bethany College (237181) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (27.9%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Black or African American Male (9.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.3%) and White Female (14.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Bethany College (237181) in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 559 students. The full-time enrollment at Bethany College (237181) is 552 and the part-time enrollment is 7. This means that 98.7% of students enrolled at Bethany College (237181) are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Bethany College (237181) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Bethany College (237181) was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Bethany College (237181) had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Bethany College (237181) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
295 enrolled students
Black or African American
82 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Bethany College (237181) is 52.8% White, 14.7% Black or African American, 7.16% Hispanic or Latino, 2.5% Two or More Races, 0.537% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.358% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.179% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 4 fewer women than men received degrees from Bethany College (237181). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Bethany College (237181) is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 5.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Bethany College (237181) is General Psychology (13 degrees awarded), followed by Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (12 degrees) and Other Political Science & Government (10 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Bethany College (237181), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (7 degrees awarded), Communications (9 degrees), and Psychology (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethany College (237181) are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,759,923 people), Secondary school teachers (456,768 people), Other managers (331,748 people), Education administrators (322,057 people), and Postsecondary teachers (250,895 people).

The most specialized majors at Bethany College (237181) in 2021 are Physical Sciences (7 degrees awarded), Communications (9 degrees), Psychology (14 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (2 degrees), and EDUCATION. (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethany College (237181) are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Dental assistants

The most specialized majors at Bethany College (237181) are Physical Sciences (7 degrees awarded), Communications (9 degrees), Psychology (14 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (2 degrees), and EDUCATION. (21 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Bethany College (237181) are Elementary & secondary schools (3,107,135 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (584,147 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (373,199 people), Computer Systems Design (228,596 people), and Outpatient care centers (201,931 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Bethany College (237181).

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
13 degree-majors awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
12 degree-majors awarded
Other Political Science & Government
10 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Bethany College (237181) was General Psychology with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Bethany College (237181) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Bethany College (237181), which is 1.08 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (49).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Bethany College (237181) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 8 degrees were awarded to men at Bethany College (237181) in Physical Education Teaching & Coaching, which is 2 times more than the 4 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Bethany College (237181) in General Psychology, which is 1.17 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 35% of students graduating from Bethany College (237181) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Bethany College (237181) is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 25.3% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
75 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Bethany College (237181) is white (75 degrees awarded). There were 5.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

4.9% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
41 degrees awarded
White Male
34 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
12 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Bethany College (237181) is white female (41 degrees awarded). There were 1.21 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (34 degrees).

Operations

Bethany College (237181) has an endowment valued at nearly $52.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.37M (4.49%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Bethany College (237181) had a total salary expenditure of 23.8M. Bethany College (237181) employs 13 Professors, 12 Associate professors and 11 Assistant professors. Most academics at Bethany College (237181) are Male Associate professor (9), Female Professor (7), and Female Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethany College (237181) are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 19 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Endowment

$52.6M

2021 Endowment

15%

growth from 2020

Bethany College (237181) has an endowment valued at about $52.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Bethany College (237181) grew 15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $272k higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Bethany College (237181) (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.13M

2021 Salaries

7.51%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Bethany College (237181) paid a median of $8.13M in salaries, which represents 34.2% of their overall expenditure ($23.8M) and a 7.51% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.32M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Bethany College (237181) paid a total of $2.32M to 42 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

22 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Bethany College (237181) were Professor with 13 employees, Associate professor with 12 employees, and Assistant professor with 11 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Bethany College (237181) were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 19 employees, and Service with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Bethany College (237181) was Male Associate professor with 9 employees, Female Professor with 7 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Bethany College (237181).