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Bethany University, also known as BU, is a private four-year Christian University located in Scotts Valley, California. It was established in 1919 as AS Glad Tidings Bible Institute. The university offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in diverse areas of study. Bethany University is organized into the following academic schools:
- School of Arts and Sciences
- School of Distributed Learning
- School of Professional Studies
- School of Theological Studies
The students at Bethany University actively participate in various sports such as baseball, basketball, dodge ball and soccer. Besides, the students also participate in the on-campus student ministries like Women’s Ministry, Drama Association, Skate Church, Veritas Forum and Surf Ministry. The clubs and organizations of the university include Students in Free Enterprise, Class Government, Student Senate, and Dance Group.
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Campus Location800 Bethany Dr
Scotts Valley, CA 95066-2898
USA
Main Tel: (831) 438-3800
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
Bethany University HighlightsWhere Bethany University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and music.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Selective admissions.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 91 | 19 | | Master | 10 | 2 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 1 | | 1-2 year certificate | 4 | 1 | | Associate | | 1 |
Bethany StudentsThe student enrollment at Bethany was 537 in 2007 (462 full-time equivalent). About 29% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 71% of the class. Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 17,375 | | Room | $ 3,360 | | Board | $ 3,400 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,386 | | Other | $ 2,934 |
Financial Aid: Bethany participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 11 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 7 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 5 |
Housing and MealsBethany provides on-campus housing for 287 of its 462 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Bethany AthleticsBethany is in the California Pacific Conference for major sports. Bethany offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 68 male students received the aid (men were 55% of those receiving aid) and 55 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 45% of students receiving such aid) .
Bethany Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 49% | | Women | 52% | | All | 51% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 420-550 | | Math | 420-530 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (13 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (0 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (22 awarded) - Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS (19 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
MEDIA (6 awarded) - Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
MUSIC (2 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (12 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies
- Youth Ministry
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (37 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Psychology
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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