Bethany College generally refers to Bethany College in the United States. The following is a detailed introduction to it:

Basic Information

Founded: March 2, 1840.

School Type: Private Liberal Arts College.

School Location: Located at the foot of the Allegheny Mountains in the northern panhandle of West Virginia, it is a 50-minute drive from Pittsburgh and less than an hour from various cities in West Virginia, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Steubenville, Ohio.

School Size: The campus covers an area of ​​more than 1,300 acres, with 6,841 students, of which 1% are international students.

Historical Background

Planned, funded, and established by Alexander Campbell, one of the main founders of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ Church). The college has been affiliated with the church since its establishment, but the church does not interfere in religion, and students from any religious group can enroll.

Academic Situation

Professional Settings: The college has a wide range of courses and awards more than 25 The school offers a degree in science and literature in various research fields, with a special emphasis on leadership, and combines preparatory professional education with courses in dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, physical therapy, public administration, theology, veterinary medicine, etc.

Teaching features: The college's classical liberal education program benefits students for life. Small classes, with an average of 14 students per class and a teacher-student ratio of 12:1, allow students to receive full attention and guidance from teachers, which is conducive to in-depth learning and personalized development.

Degree requirements: Generally, students need to complete a certain number of general education courses, professional core courses, and elective courses, and meet the corresponding credit requirements. At the same time, they must also meet the school's regulations on graduation thesis, graduation design, or comprehensive examinations in order to obtain the corresponding degree.

Application requirements

Undergraduate: The admission rate is 85%, requiring IELTS 6 points, TOEFL 70 points, and GPA 3.0 points.

Graduate: Different majors have different requirements. Generally, students are required to have an undergraduate degree and a GPA of around 3.0. At the same time, they need to provide standardized test scores such as TOEFL and GRE, as well as application materials such as recommendation letters, personal statements, and resumes.

Campus Life

Student Organizations and Societies: The school has a variety of student organizations and societies, covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other fields, such as student unions, academic clubs, music societies, sports associations, etc. Students can participate according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life and expand their interpersonal relationships.

Campus Activities: The school often holds various cultural activities, academic lectures, art exhibitions, sports events, etc., providing students with a broad development space and communication platform. For example, the Messiah Festival held every year is an important art event of the school, showing the talents and creativity of students in music, art and other aspects.

Sports Activities: The college is a member of the NCAA Division III and has school teams for various sports. Students can participate in sports activities such as basketball, football, volleyball, and track and field to cultivate teamwork spirit and competitive consciousness, and also won many honors for the school.

Tuition and Scholarships

Tuition: The average annual tuition is about US$6,590.

Scholarships: The school provides students with a variety of scholarships and grants, including academic scholarships, sports scholarships, art scholarships, etc., to encourage students to excel in academics, sports, art and other aspects, help students reduce their financial burden and successfully complete their studies.