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Berea College

Berea, Kentucky 40404-2182

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Berea College is a private institution in Berea with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1248, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $43,150 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $4,483.

Established
1855
Motto
God has made of one blood all peoples of the earth.
Type
Private liberal arts work college
Conference
Division III of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III

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33%Acceptance
1248SAT Avg
1,472Students
9:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$43,150Earnings 10yr
$4,483Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Berea College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate32.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1248

Reading & WritingMid: 598
588680
MathMid: 596
568655

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 26
2427

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

32.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1248

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$49,326
Room & Board$7,892
Books & Supplies$700
Total Cost of Attendance$56,068
Average Net Price$4,483
Median Debt at Graduation$3,591
Monthly Payment (10yr)$38

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$4,070
$30–48K$3,613
$48–75K$5,844
$75–110K$7,570

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$4,483

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

88.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$3,516

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,472
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
81%

Race & Ethnicity

White 44%
Black 19%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 4%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.0%
Freshman Retention87.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$35,676
8 Years$39,459
10 Years$43,150

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,100
Men
$37,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#40
Forbes
#453
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#2

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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