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Berry College

Mount Berry, Georgia 30149

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Known for biology

Berry College is a private institution in Mount Berry with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1223, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,800 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,568.

Motto
Head, Heart, and Hands
Mascot
Victor the Viking
Type
Private university
Division
Division III

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62%Acceptance
1223SAT Avg
2,213Students
12:1Student:Faculty
74%Grad Rate
$53,800Earnings 10yr
$21,568Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate61.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1223

Reading & WritingMid: 634
570658
MathMid: 584
530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2329

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$40,416
Room & Board$14,230
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$55,714
Average Net Price$21,568
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$16,036
$30–48K$15,267
$48–75K$20,283
$75–110K$20,748
$110K+$28,207

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

61.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,900

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

15

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (41)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

83%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
2,213
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
24%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 9%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate73.9%
Freshman Retention83.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,014
10 Years$53,800

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Vikings

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History & Fun Facts

  • History Berry student life in the 1950s In 1902, Martha Berry, daughter of a prominent local business owner, founded the "Boys Industrial School" on 83 acres of land inherited from her father.
  • In 1904, it became the first approved school of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
  • In 1909, the "Martha Berry School for Girls" was added, and collectively with the boys school, it came to be known as the Berry Schools.
  • In 1926, the school became a junior college and several years later, a senior college, graduating its first class in 1932.
  • In 1957, Berry College became accredited by the SACS.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from GA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Atlantapop. 500K
59 mi(102 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
158 mi(274 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
255 mi(442 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ATL Atlanta63 mi
BHM Birmingham103 mi
BNA Nashville152 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA945 mi · ~27h 18m drive
New York, NY756 mi · ~21h 50m drive
Hartford, CT853 mi · ~24h 39m drive
Providence, RI911 mi · ~26h 19m drive
Albany, NY845 mi · ~24h 25m drive
Syracuse, NY776 mi · ~22h 25m drive
Rochester, NY736 mi · ~21h 16m drive
Buffalo, NY684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Philadelphia, PA676 mi · ~19h 32m drive
Pittsburgh, PA512 mi · ~14h 47m drive
Harrisburg, PA615 mi · ~17h 46m drive
Newark, NJ749 mi · ~21h 38m drive
Washington, DC553 mi · ~15h 59m drive
Baltimore, MD587 mi · ~16h 57m drive
Atlanta, GA59 mi · ~1h 42m drive
Charlotte, NC255 mi · ~7h 22m drive
Raleigh, NC385 mi · ~11h 7m drive
Miami, FL661 mi · ~19h 6m drive
Orlando, FL456 mi · ~13h 10m drive
Tampa, FL467 mi · ~13h 29m drive
Nashville, TN158 mi · ~4h 34m drive
New Orleans, LA414 mi · ~11h 58m drive
Richmond, VA488 mi · ~14h 6m drive
Chicago, IL541 mi · ~15h 38m drive
Detroit, MI568 mi · ~16h 25m drive
Minneapolis, MN853 mi · ~24h 39m drive
St. Louis, MO409 mi · ~11h 49m drive
Kansas City, MO617 mi · ~17h 49m drive
Indianapolis, IN382 mi · ~11h 2m drive
Columbus, OH410 mi · ~11h 51m drive
Cleveland, OH533 mi · ~15h 24m drive
Milwaukee, WI622 mi · ~17h 58m drive
Dallas, TX676 mi · ~19h 32m drive
Houston, TX673 mi · ~19h 27m drive
Austin, TX784 mi · ~22h 39m drive
San Antonio, TX849 mi · ~24h 32m drive
Los Angeles, CA1881 mi · ~54h 20m drive
San Francisco, CA2080 mi · ~60h 5m drive
San Diego, CA1838 mi · ~53h 6m drive
Seattle, WA2119 mi · ~61h 13m drive
Portland, OR2110 mi · ~60h 57m drive
Denver, CO1153 mi · ~33h 19m drive
Phoenix, AZ1539 mi · ~44h 28m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1523 mi · ~44h drive
Honolulu, HI4441 mi · ~128h 18m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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