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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

$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

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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

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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 %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

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

101 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40404

8599853000

https://www.berea.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsNo

Greek life

Female

Male

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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