Bethel College (Kentucky)

Bethel College
Former name
Russellville Male Academy (1851-1854)
Russellville Male College (1854-1917)
Bethel College (1917-1933)
Bethel Female College (1858-1817)
Bethel Women's College (1917-1951)
TypePrivate
Active1854 (1854)–1964
Religious affiliation
Baptist
Location
Russellville, Kentucky and Hopkinsville, Kentucky
,
United States
CampusMultiple Sites
ColorsBlue and Gold

Bethel College was the name of two related Baptist-affiliated colleges in Kentucky. The college opened in 1854 and operated under various names before closing in 1964. Throughout most of its history, the Hopkinsville campus was a women's college while the Russellville campus was a men's college. Both campuses became coeducational before closing.

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