Bethany College (West Virginia)
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For schools with the same or similar names, see Bethany College (disambiguation).
Bethany College is a private liberal arts college in Bethany, West Virginia. Founded in 1840 by 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.[lower-alpha 1]
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Type | Private, Liberal Arts |
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Established | 1840; 184 years ago (1840) |
Founder | Alexander Campbell |
Religious affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) |
Endowment | $77 million[1] |
President | Jamie Caridi, Interim President (January 1, 2022-present) |
Students | 650 (600 full-time) |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Rural 1,300 acres (526 ha) |
Athletics | 22 NCAA Division III Athletic Teams and an Equestrian club team. |
Colors | Green and White |
Mascot | Bison |
Website | www.bethanywv.edu |
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