Bethany
Bethany College
31 S Loop Campus Drive, Bethany, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Bethany College (Bethany)
About this school
Bethany, founded in 1881, is a church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 62-acre campus is located in Lindsborg, 15 miles south of Salina.
- www.bethanylb.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
Not reported
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:665
- Men:396 Men (59.5%)
- Women:269 Women (40.5%)
Location
Admission Information (Bethany)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Bethany College is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 15 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 335 East Swensson Street |
City, State, Zip | Lindsborg, KS 67456-1897 |
Phone | (785) 227-3380 x8113 |
Fax | (785) 227-2860 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Not reported |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | Required for some freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 59% of 1,139 applicants were admitted |
Women | 61% of 464 applicants were admitted |
Men | 57% of 675 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 259 (39%) of 670 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 89 (32%) of 282 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 170 (44%) of 388 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.20 |
375 And Above | 18% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 21% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 18% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 18% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 10% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 22 average |17-23 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 2% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 21% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 64% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 13% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Bethany)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $27,522 (66.97%)
- Room & Board: - $10,815 (26.32%)
- Other Expenses: - $600 (1.46%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,160 (5.26%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Bethany College accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline March 1 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 001904 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 137 (99.3%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 112 (81.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 112 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 43 (38.4%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 89% |
Average Award | $22,204 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 97 (86.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,123 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 107 (95.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,308 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 35 (31.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | Not reported |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 541 (99.1%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 466 (86.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 466 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 188 (40.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 91% |
Average Award | $22,887 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 411 (88.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,935 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 439 (94.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,354 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 146 (31.3%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1 (.2%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,800 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 85% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $22,015 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | 13.0% |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | 1.0% |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Academic Competitiveness Grants, National SMART Grants, TEACH Grants |
Non Need Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Special achievements/activities, Special characteristics (minority, religious affiliation, other scholarships) |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Music, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major |
Special Characteristics | Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $1,342 |
Academics & Instruction (Bethany)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
39
Part-Time Faculty
35
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
38%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 44% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 26% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 22% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 5% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 1% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 1% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 1% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 65 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Bethany College provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
64.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
26.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
37%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
39.0%
Programs & Majors (Bethany)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (44)
- Accounting
- Art Teacher Education
- Art Therapy/Therapist
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Ceramic Arts and Ceramics
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Christian Studies
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Drawing
- Education, General
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Finance, General
- Financial Planning and Services
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
- History, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Painting
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Sculpture
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Online Degrees
Engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (1)
- Not reported
Campus Life (Bethany)
Location & Geography
Population
3,464
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Campus Size
80 acres
Weather
Temperature | 16.3 average low in January, 84.2 average high in September |
Rain | 97 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 20 mile(s) from campus in Salina |
Nearest Train Station | 40 mile(s) from campus in Newton |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
67% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
25%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Not available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Not available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | Swedes |
School Colors | Blue and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, softball, table tennis, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Bethany College offers choral groups, drama theatre, student newspaper, student activities board (sab), alpha theta chi, alpha sigma nu, fellowship of christian athletes (fca), bethany youth ministries team
Sororities
21% of women participate
Fraternities
11% of men participate
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
603
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
665
Women
269
Men
396
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.8% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.4% Asian
- 12.3% Black/African-American
- 12.0% Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 69.1% White
- 0.3% Unknown
International Students
6.2% from 19 countries
Average Age
20
Number of Graduate Students
Not reported