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What's it like at Bethany College?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Bethany College. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Rural
Campus Setting
34°
Average winter temp
70°
Average summer temp

Sports

Athletics are a perfect way to being a student body together.

Division Ranking
D3

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Bethany College:

90°
76.7
63.3
50.0
36.7
23.3
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Cloudy
Are we sure the sun exists?
175 or fewer days of sun / year
Snowfall
Moderate
A couple of snowball fights.
6-20 inches of snow / year

Geography

Bethany College is in a rural setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
Pittsburgh International
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Rural
Closest national park
New River Gorge tl Riv (149 mi)
Distance to coast
Great Lakes (116 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Bethany College.

Politics

Republican
State vote for president
Republican
Elected governor
Republican
County vote for president

West Virginia elected a Republican in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Republican, and the county votes Republican.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Learn more about how this is determined.

Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

West Virginia's gun laws are:

Permissive
Concealed weapons are allowed for permit holders.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Bethany College about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Bethany College is affiliated with:

Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Protestant

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Bethany College? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Student Government Association
  2. 2. Culture Clubs
  3. 3. Equestrian Club
  4. 4. Outdoors Club
  5. 5. Black Alliance
  1. 1. Homecoming
  2. 2. Family Weekend
  3. 3. Spring Weekend

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