Berry College Admission Requirements

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Berry College Admission Overview

Berry College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Berry College admitted 64% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.84 GPA (A-) and SAT 1125-1330 / ACT 22-28. Berry College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Berry College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

64%

Admission Standards

Challenging

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Berry College

Acceptance Rate

The Berry College acceptance rate is 64%. Last year, 4,188 of 6,544 applicants were admitted. That is the 17th lowest acceptance rate in Georgia.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Berry College and can you get accepted?

Berry College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Berry College typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.84. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Berry College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.84

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.84

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Berry College typically have around a 3.84 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have exceptionally good grades. Berry College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

41% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #4 in Georgia for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Berry College freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 41.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 6.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Berry College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1125-1330

Freshmen who sent SAT

4%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 580
  • Math 545
  • Composite 1125
SAT 25th percentile scores for Berry College

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 680
  • Math 650
  • Composite 1330
SAT 75th percentile scores for Berry College

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Berry College typically score around a 1230 SAT (middle 50% 1125–1330) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 80th percentile nationally. Berry College ranks #7 in the state of Georgia for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1125 to 1330

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Berry College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1230 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Berry College
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1330+ Above 75th >77%
1230 to 1330 Avg + 64%-77%
1125 to 1230 Avg - 48%-64%
Below 1125 Below mid-50 <48%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Berry College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

15%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 21
  • Math 20
  • Composite 22
ACT 25th percentile scores for Berry College

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 29
  • Math 26
  • Composite 28
ACT 75th percentile scores for Berry College

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Berry College typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 22–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Berry College places #8 among colleges in Georgia for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Berry College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Berry College
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
28+ Above 75th >77%
25 to 28 Avg + 64%-77%
22 to 25 Avg - 48%-64%
Below 22 Below mid-50 <48%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Berry College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,022 2,409 6,544
Accepted 2,746 1,350 4,188
Acceptance Rate 68% 56% 64%
Enrolled 392 224 616
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 14% 17% 15%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Berry College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Berry College application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 15, 2027

Days left to Apply

318

Applicants have 318 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 15, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Berry College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Berry College
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Berry College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 64% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.84 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1125-1330); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139144.

GPA calculator: Berry College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026