Berea College

Berea, KY

Berea College

Berea, KY

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Tuition & Fees

$52,126

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
673
25th
578
75th
625
25th
558
75th
28
25th
22
75th
25
25th
19
75th
27
25th
23
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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

8

students

1

faculty

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Very Selective

24%

acceptance rate

Accepted 545
Declined 1,672
Total Received 2,217
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Private

1,433

undergraduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1855, Berea College is a private liberal arts college that is known for its unique no-tuition policy and its commitment to serving students from Appalachia with limited economic resources. It is known for its strong academic programs and its commitment to social justice. It is located on a 140-acre campus in Berea, Kentucky—40 miles from Lexington, Kentucky.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,433
Established in 1855
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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140-acre campus in Berea (population: 15,597), 40 miles south of Lexington. Served by bus; major airports serve Cincinnati (100 miles), Lexington, and Louisville (100 miles); train serves Lexington. School operates transportation to area shopping and to Lexington.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Berea College
101 Chesnut Street
Berea, KY
40404

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
98%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
no
Students may not have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
25%
Top 1/4
72%
Top 1/2
97%
Bottom 1/2
3%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
673
25th
578
75th
625
25th
558
75th
28
25th
22
75th
25
25th
19
75th
27
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required
Application deadline (priority deadline) October 31
Application deadline (final deadline) March 31
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Very Selective

24%

acceptance rate

Accepted 545
Declined 1,672
Total Received 2,217

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Other
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$55,508

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $49,326
Housing $4,002
Food $3,890
Additional fees $2,800
Books & supplies $700
Total $60,718
Average Financial Aid - $55,508
Total with Avg. Aid $5,210

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $7,900,180
State $3,797,031
Institutional $67,801,870
Other external $208,653
Total $79,707,734

Non-need-based

Not Reported

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 859 985-3310
F: 859 985-3914
finaid@berea.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

bowling, canoeing, Danish gymnastics, flag football, hiking/backpacking, indoor rock climbing, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, swing dance, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA Division III USA South

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Applied Mathematics, Other yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
French Language and Literature yes
German Language and Literature yes
Health and Wellness, General yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Computer/information Science
  2. Business Administration
  3. Communication

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,433

total students

46%

in-state

54%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

1,433
students

Female
59%
851

Male
41%
582

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

1,408
students

Female
60%
840

Male
40%
568

2%

25
students

Female
44%
11

Male
56%
14

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Student Break-down

8%
Nonresident aliens
18%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
15%
Hispanic/Latino
44%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
8%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Recommended of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: March 31

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 76
Countries most often represented Ghana
India
Kenya
Nigeria
Zimbabwe
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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