Berea College
Berea, KY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Berea College
Berea College is a private liberal arts work college in Berea, Kentucky, United States. Founded in 1855, it was the first college in the Southern United States to be coeducational and racially integrated. It admitted non-White students from as early as 1866 until 1904, and again after 1954. The college participates in federal work-study and work college programs that cover the remaining tuition fees after subtracting the total sum a student receives from Pell Grant, other grants, and scholarships. Most of the college's students come from southern Appalachia but students come from more than 40 states in the United States and 70 other countries. Approximately half of them identify as people of color. Berea offers bachelor's degrees in 33 majors. It incorporates a mandatory work-study program in which students do a minimum of 10 hours per week of work for the college.
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19%
Acceptance
$6,106
Net price
1,513
Enrollment
58%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
19%
Acceptance rate
1,249
SAT average
26
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$6,106
Average net price
$51,658
In-state tuition
$51,658
Out-of-state tuition
$8,208
Room & board
$750
Books & supplies
$60,718
Total cost of attendance
84%
Students receiving Pell grants
8%
Students with federal loans
$3,591
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$43,150
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$35,676
Median earnings (6 yrs)
58%
Graduation rate
79%
Retention rate
71%
Earn more than a HS grad
$23,470
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,513
Total enrollment
0%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
41%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Berea College FAQ
Is Berea College a public or private school?
Berea College is a private nonprofit institution located in Berea, KY.
What is the acceptance rate at Berea College?
Berea College has an acceptance rate of 19%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Berea College cost?
The average annual net price at Berea College is $6,106 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $51,658.
What is the graduation rate at Berea College?
About 58% of students at Berea College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Berea College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Berea College students earn a median of $43,150 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Berea College?
Admitted students at Berea College have an average SAT score of 1,249 and an ACT midpoint of 26. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Berea College?
Berea College enrolls about 1,513 students.
Campus
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