Berry College

Berry College Overview

Berry College is a private, religious school in the suburban setting of Mount Berry, Georgia. Berry College was founded in 1902 and now enrolls around 2,303 students per year year, including 2,172 undergraduate students. Berry College provides housing for up to 1,991 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 60% of students spend their weekends on campus.

📆 Mark your calendar! The final application deadline for Fall 2023 is July 15. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should hear from Berry College by December 15.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Berry College!

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

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

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

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

2022 Berry College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	70%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	84%
Average GPA	3.8
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	84%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	12.48%
Tuition	$39,150
Percent of Need Met	86.35%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$32,985

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Is Berry College a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can provide a sense of how selective a university is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better look at what Berry College offers and if the college might be a good fit for you.

Berry College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Berry College. The university admitted 70% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 5,249 applications received in 2022, 3,669 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Berry College

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

Approximately 85% of students who start at Berry College come back for their second year of college. Around 72% of students who started at Berry College earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Berry College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 59% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

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

Berry 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.

Berry College's endowment was valued at $1.213 billion in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Berry College spends about $14,532 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Berry 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.

Berry College meets 86.35% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $32,985 a year.

Students in the class of 2022 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $28,668 of 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 financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. 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 don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Berry College.

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

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Where is Berry College?

Berry College is located in the suburban setting of Mount Berry, Georgia, less than an hour from Atlanta.

If you are interested in seeing Berry College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 27 to Mount Berry, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International.

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

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