Berea College
Berea College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Berea, KY. It enrolls about 1,487 students and admits roughly 33% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Berea, KY 40404 |
| County | Madison County |
| Enrollment | 1,487 |
| Acceptance rate | 33% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,073 / 678 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $49,326 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $49,326 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 62% |
| Transfer-out rate | 18% |
| Full-time retention rate | 88% |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 588–680 |
| ACT middle 50% | 24–27 |
| Website | https://www.berea.edu/ |
| Phone | 8599853000 |
Admissions
About 2,073 students applied and 678 were admitted. Of those admitted, 413 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $49,326 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 432 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 62% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Berea College is in Berea, KY, Madison County. Its coordinates are 37.5720, -84.2929.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Berea College?
About 33% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,073 applicants.
How much does Berea College cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $49,326 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Berea College?
About 1,487 students are enrolled.