Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Brewton-Parker College is a private institution in Mount Vernon with particular strength in business and psychology.
A small campus of 684 undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
23% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,009 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,983.
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News & Alerts
Brewton-Parker College Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
51.7%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$8,250
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (29)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
38%
- •38% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
Varsity Sports — Barons
History & Fun Facts
- •The co-ed Union Baptist Institute formally opened on September 12, 1905, with a four-building campus, serving 160 students in grades one through eleven.
- •The school's first year was very successful and, as word spread, enrollment more than doubled to 365.
- •In 1912, the school was renamed to Brewton–Parker Institute; it was accredited in 1918 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
- •Brewton–Parker Institute became a junior college after college freshmen and sophomore classes were added in 1923 and 1927.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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