Bethany College Information

Welcome to Bethany College, a private liberal arts college with a proud tradition since 1840. At Bethany, you’ll begin your college experience with wide-eyed excitement as you walk through the Oglebay Gates for the first time. For some, this will be your first step towards an exciting career while for others, it promises to be an exploration of your passion for the liberal arts. Four years later, you’ll leave here prepared for the challenges of the 21st century. And the friendships you create here will go with you. Our courses of study will equip you with the tools you’ll need for a lifetime of learning. Our faculty will challenge you and change you in ways you haven’t even yet imagined. In all, your Bethany experience will live in your heart and give you the confidence to change the world. Consistently rated as one of the best values in higher education by numerous national magazines, journals and rankings, Bethany offers a wide array of studies, awarding Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts degrees in more than 25 fields of study, many with options for emphasis. Students also have the option of including one or more optional minors as part of their programs. The College's program of classical liberal arts education prepares students for a lifetime of work and a life of significance. Bethany places particular emphasis on leadership and incorporates pre-professional education in dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, physical therapy, public administration, theology and veterinary medicine. Our campus is located on 1,300 beautiful acres in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, just one mile from Pennsylvania and five miles from Ohio. Bethany is served by Pittsburgh International Airport, just 45 minutes from campus. The College is located 39 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, 22 miles from Washington, Pa., and 14 miles from Wheeling.