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Private 4 Year

Berea College

Berea, Kentucky

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Overview

Enrollment

1,433
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Location Berea, Kentucky
Online berea.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Berea College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Located in the small town of Berea in eastern Kentucky's foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Berea College is a private liberal arts institution known for its distinctive no-tuition model and work-study program that requires all students to work campus jobs. Founded in 1855 as the first interracial and coeducational college in the South, Berea maintains its historical commitment to serving students primarily from Appalachia who demonstrate high academic potential but limited financial resources. The campus spans 140 acres and features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Berea offers bachelor's degrees across 33 majors, with particularly strong programs in craft and sustainability studies, while also operating student-staffed enterprises including a working farm, hotel, and renowned craft workshops that produce traditional Appalachian artworks. All students reside in on-campus housing for at least their first three years, participating in a residential learning community that integrates academic, labor, and service components.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

10/10

Resources

NA

Outcomes

10/10

Value

Berea College is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

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Admission Standards

Challenging
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SAT 1136/1298
ACT 23/27
GPA 3.62

Applications Accepted

24.6% 
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Applications Due Mar 31, 2025
Applicant Competition Very High
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$44,300
Costs for Berea College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$700
Other Fees$726
Room and Board $7,742
Budget for Other Expenses$2,600
Total One Year Cost$56,068

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$36,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156295 IPEDS survey data for Berea College.

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Last updated February 24, 2024