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Berea College

Berea College is a small, private institution located in Berea, ky. Founded in 1855, Berea College offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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4 Year, Private
Division 3
1,487 undergraduates
cost $49,326 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Berea College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 32.7%
SAT score average 1248
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.59
Application fee $0.00
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Key deadlines

March
31
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Berea College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
9 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Engineering and Technology
Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Communication and Media Studies
Engineering Technology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $49,326
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,892
Books & supplies $700
Other expenses $2,800
Cost of attendance* $60,718
Average financial aid package $56,917
Estimated cost $3,801 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $49,326
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,892
Books & supplies $700
Other expenses $2,800
Cost of attendance* $60,718
Average financial aid package $56,917
Estimated cost $3,801 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Berea College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,487, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

1,487

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
44%
African American %
19%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
8%
Unknown %
9%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Berea College, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 101 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40404
phone 8599853000
address https://www.berea.edu/
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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsNo
greek-life

Greek life

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Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Berea College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Berea College?

Berea College is located in Berea, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Berea College? 

The acceptance rate for Berea College is 33%.

What’s the average GPA for Berea College?

The average high school GPA for Berea College students was 3.59.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Berea College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Berea College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $242,872.

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