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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA · Private nonprofit · Small suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,964
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $57,984
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Berry College is a private nonprofit college in Mount Berry, GA with 2,245 undergraduates. It admits 64% of applicants, and admitted students average 1220 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,964 per year ($18,307 for families earning under $30,000). 71% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,984 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 64%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,467
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,000
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing580–680
200800
SAT Math545–650
200800
ACT Composite22–28
136
What Berry College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $58,457
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $43,086
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$18,307
- $30–48k$14,176
- $48–75k$18,427
- $75–110k$22,177
- $110k+$29,842
Get a personal estimate with Berry College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 71%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $57,984
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,245
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 34%
- White72%
- Hispanic11%
- Black9%
- Asian3%
Berry College FAQ
What is Berry College's acceptance rate?+
Berry College admits 64% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Berry College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 580–680 on SAT Reading and Writing and 545–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1220.
What ACT score do you need for Berry College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–28.
Is Berry College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Berry College?+
In Fall 2023, 6,467 students applied to Berry College and 4,000 were admitted; 577 enrolled.
Does Berry College consider legacy status?+
No. Berry College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Berry College require an essay?+
Berry College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Berry College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $58,457 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,964.
What is Berry College's graduation rate?+
71% 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 139144 · How we use this data
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