# Berry College

Mount Berry, GA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/berry-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 64% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 6,467 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 4,000 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 580–680 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 545–650 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 22–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $58,457 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $21,964 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $18,307 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $14,176 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $18,427 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,177 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $29,842 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 2,245 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 71% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,984 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $20,500 (FY2024) |

## What Berry College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 139144. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology