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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Bethany admits about 6 in 10 applicants (59%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 77% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 62%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled16 of 100 · 218 students
Admitted, went elsewhere43 of 100 · 581
Not admitted41 of 100 · 560

The funnel

Applied
1,359
Admitted
799
Enrolled
218

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

Men and women

Men were admitted at 58%, women at 83%.

Women admitted83%
Men admitted58%
27%

Yield

27% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college27%
27%
← 5%higher than 67% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college59%
59%
← More selectivemore selective than 77% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Bethany reads a record

GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required; class rank is considered. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

Considers whether an applicant's parent attended (legacy status).

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Considered
Legacy status
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Demonstration of competencies
Considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Bethany College doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)