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Bethany UniversityBU

Dr. Maximo Rossi, Jr., President
800 Bethany Dr.
Scotts Valley, CA 95066
831-438-3800 / 1-800-843-9410
Admissions: 831-438-3800 x3900
Financial Aid: 831-438-3800 x3901

Founded: 1919
Accreditation: WASC, CCCU
Degrees Offered: A.A., B.A., M.A., M.S.
Student/Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Enrollment: 523
Enrollment Ratio: 37% male, female 63%
Web site: www.bethany.edu
E-mail: info@fc.bethany.edu
Fax: 831-438-6104

BU in Focus

Through educational programs and student development experiences Bethany equips students’ minds and engages their souls to change the world. Charged with the mission to prepare leaders for church and society, Bethany actively integrates character and leadership development, intercultural awareness, professional excellence, and ministry into students lives. The highly credentialed faculty are dedicated to teaching, integration of faith and learning, and to the translation of Christian belief in global service. Bethany graduates leave knowing they are called of God with a purpose to change the world in their chosen vocation.

Bethany provides a variety of academically excellent programs for undergraduates and graduated allowing educational and spiritual development for multiple populations ranging from high school graduates to adult learners. A small community feeling allows students to experience one on one faculty mentoring and develop lifelong friendships. With over 19,000 alumni Bethany graduates have been influencing their world since 1919.

Academic Programs

MajorsAddiction Studies
Applied Professional Studies
Bible/Theology
Business Management/Administration
Child Development
Church Leadership
Church Ministries
Communications
Counseling/Psychology
Education/Elementary
English/English Education
General Ministries
Liberal Studies
Music/Education
Music/Performance
Music/Sacred
Organizational Management
Social Science/Social Science Education
Youth Ministries
MinorsAddiction Studies
Bible/Theology
Biblical Languages
Business Management/Administration
Child Development
Children's Ministries
Communications
Counseling/Psychology
Drama
English/English Education
General Ministries
History
Music/Performance
Music/Sacred
Pastoral Counseling
Social Science/Social Science Education
Youth Ministries
Associate of ArtsChild Development
General Studies
Distance LearningAddiction Studies
Applied Professional Studies
Bible/Theology
Child Development
Church Leadership
Church Ministries
Counseling/Psychology
General Ministries
Organizational Management
Social Science/Social Science Education
Graduate ProgramsClinical Psychology
Education/Elementary
Education/Middle School
Education/Secondary

Annual Costs:

Tuition: undergraduate, $17,600; graduate (MA) $495/unit; graduate, $645/unit

Fees: undergraduate, $650; graduate (MA), $100; graduate, $100

Room and Board: $7,050

Total Cost: undergraduate, $25,300; graduate (MA) $8,020* (average for full-time without room and board.); graduate, $10,320* (average for full-time without room and board)

*Based on full-time enrollment of 8 units per semester (16 units per year).

Financial Aid:

Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%

Financial Aid: SEOG, CWS, PELL, Stafford loan, PLUS, BIA, Perkins loan, Institutional and State Aid

Forms Required: FAFSA

Off-Campus Employment Availability: High

On-Campus Housing:

Single Student Housing: Yes

Married Student Housing: Yes

Married Student Housing w/ Children: Yes

Admission Requirements:

Application Deadline: Fall: July 31st; Spring: November 30th

Online application available.

Incoming Freshman Information

Average ACT score: 20

Average SAT score: 1000

Average high school GPA: 3.14

Athletics

Varsity Programs:

Baseball – men

Basketball – men, women

Soccer – men, women

Softball – women

Volleyball – women

Intramural Programs:

Basketball – men, women

Dodge ball – men, women

Flag Football – men, women

Music Groups

Choirs with Open Membership: 1

Vocal Groups by Audition: 2

Bands with Open Membership: 1

Bands by Audition: 1

Music Touring Groups: 1

Student Organizations:

Ministry Groups: Christian Surfers Federation @ B.U.; Natural Roots (Stewardship of God’s Creation); Homeless Ministry; Group-Home Ministry Connection, Real Talk (Urban Ministry), Men’s Ministries; and Women’s Ministries

Clubs: Student Government Association; S.I.F.E. (Student’s in Free Enterprise); Debate Team; The Culture Club; Spirit-Squad, The Tide/Newspaper staff; yearbook staff; The Running Club; the “V.L.C.”

Placement:

Education Support Services and Student Employment Office provides seminars, information, and guidance to equip graduates to enter the marketplace. These seminars and trainings include but are not limited to: resume and career planning seminars, job interview trainings, graduate school seminars, and GRE Preparation. Using tools such as Jobtrak, the university actively assists students with discovering current and future employment opportunities. In addition, the Masters’ programs provide comprehensive placement assistance for all their graduates.

Community/Regional Information:

Located on the Central Coast of California, Bethany is minutes from Santa Cruz with its fun filled beaches and Boardwalk; as well as being in close proximity to the Silicon Valley, classic Monterey, and San Francisco. Surrounded with opportunities like relaxing on the beach , hiking in the mountains, or exploring significant historical sites and monuments, students are unlimited in their extracurricular activities. Cultural activities, sporting events, shopping, and the beauty of the redwoods and Bay area provided opportunities for all to find an exciting niche in this community.

 

 

 

 
     
 

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