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Berea College
Berea, KY · Private nonprofit · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 19%
- Very selective
- Average net price
- $5,836
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $48,071
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Berea College is a private nonprofit college in Berea, KY with 1,513 undergraduates. It admits 19% of applicants, and admitted students average 1249 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $5,836 per year ($5,373 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $48,071 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 19%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,073
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 678
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 61%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing588–680
200800
SAT Math568–655
200800
ACT Composite23–28
136
What Berea College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $63,512
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $55,480
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$5,373
- $30–48k$5,085
- $48–75k$6,084
- $75–110k$8,610
- $110k+$11,521
Get a personal estimate with Berea College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 66%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings
- $48,071
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $5,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,513
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 84%
- White42%
- Hispanic18%
- Black20%
- Asian4%
Berea College FAQ
What is Berea College's acceptance rate?+
Berea College admits 19% of applicants, which makes it very selective.
What SAT score do you need for Berea College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 588–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 568–655 on SAT Math; the average total is 1249.
What ACT score do you need for Berea College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–28.
Is Berea College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Berea College?+
In Fall 2023, 2,073 students applied to Berea College and 678 were admitted; 413 enrolled.
Does Berea College consider legacy status?+
No. Berea College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Berea College require an essay?+
Berea College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Berea College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $63,512 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $5,836.
What is Berea College's graduation rate?+
66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 156295 · How we use this data
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