Berea College

Berea College is a private, nonprofit school in a small town setting in Berea, KY. Berea College was founded in 1855 and now enrolls around 1,432 students a year, including 1,432 undergrads. Berea College provides housing for up to 1,653 students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Berea College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Berea College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Berea College students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Berea College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at Berea College on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Berea College for Fall 2022 is March 31.Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should hear from Berea College by April 15.

2021 Berea College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	33%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	13%

Is Berea College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a closer look at all of these areas to get a clearer idea of what Berea College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Berea College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Berea College. Around 33% of applicants get into Berea College each year. Last year, 1,857 students applied to Berea College and 612 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Berea College

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

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Berea College, around 87% are still enrolled the next year. Berea College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 67%. 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 Outcomes for Berea College Grads

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

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 $1.222 billion in 2021, 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

Cost 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 93% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Berea College full-time are awarded $52,477 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $1,939 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial 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! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Berea College. Based on this information, how does Berea College sound? Remember, the best school 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 Located?

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

If you want to see Berea College for yourself, 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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