Founded in 1840, Bethany College is West Virginia’s oldest degree-granting institution, renowned for its close-knit liberal arts education set on a historic Gothic-style campus in the northern panhandle. The college is especially distinguished for its high-performing biology and pre-veterinary medicine programs, alongside strong offerings in equine studies, education, and communications. Student life centers on a highly residential, active community shaped by NCAA Division III athletics, Greek organizations, and the college's expansive 1,300-acre rural setting. Setting Bethany apart academically is its distinctive Senior Comprehensive Examination, a rigorous capstone requirement that challenges every student to demonstrate written and oral mastery in their major before graduating.
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Bethany College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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