Bethany College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 51% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Bethany College is a private nonprofit institution located in Bethany, West Virginia with approximately 614 undergraduate students enrolled. Bethany College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 59%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,605 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $44,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
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The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $15,306 average net price is genuinely affordable, but a 46% graduation rate and 63% freshman retention rate suggest that nearly half of students who start here don't finish — a real red flag worth discussing. Median earnings of $44,200 a decade out are modest, so if you do graduate, the $23,750 median debt is manageable, but only if you stay enrolled and complete your degree. Worth considering if you're drawn to a very small, tight-knit liberal arts experience in rural West Virginia and have a clear plan for staying on track — but ask hard questions about academic support before committing.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 14% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (614 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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