Berea College

Berea College Overview

Berea College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Berea, KY. Berea College was founded in 1855 and the school currently enrolls around 1,468 students a year, which includes 1,468 undergrads. Berea College offers housing for up to 1,671 students. The majority of students live on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! March 31, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should receive admissions decisions by November 15.

Student Involvement at Berea College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Berea College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Berea College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Berea College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Berea College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Berea College on the Student Life page.

2022 Berea College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	33%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	8%
Tuition	$44,300
Percent of Need Met	96%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$49,318

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Is Berea College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these areas to get a better view of what Berea College offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Berea College

Berea College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Berea College is 33%. Out of 1,737 applications received in 2022, 574 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Berea College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Around 84% of students who start at Berea College return the next year. 66% of Berea College undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Berea College Graduates

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Berea College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Berea College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Berea College's endowment was valued at $1.6 billion in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Berea College spends about $17,697 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Berea College

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Berea College meets 96% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $49,318 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $1,474 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Berea College.

Based on this information, does Berea College seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Berea College a good school for you?

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Where is Berea College?

Berea College is located in the small town setting of Berea, KY.

If you are interested in seeing Berea College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Berea, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Blue Grass.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Berea College and Berea are like without leaving home.

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