Type | Private liberal arts college |
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Established | 1840 |
Founder | Alexander Campbell |
Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
Endowment | $77 million (2015)[1] |
President | Jamie Caridi |
Academic staff | 64 (fall 2022)[2] |
Students | 623 (fall 2022)[2] |
Location | , , US |
Campus | Rural, 1,300 acres (526 ha) total |
Colors | Green and white |
Nickname | Bison |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – PAC |
Website | bethanywv |
Bethany College is a private liberal arts college in Bethany, West Virginia, United States. Founded in 1840 by minister Alexander Campbell of the Restoration Movement, who gained support by the Virginia legislature, Bethany College was the first institution of higher education in what is now West Virginia.[a] The college has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.[2]
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