Berea College
Liberal arts college · Berea, KY · 1,513 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
19%
Very selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1156–1335
ACT (middle 50%)
23–28
Average net price
$5,836
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$63,512
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
66%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Berea College?
Berea College accepts about 19 of every 100 applicants (19%), which makes it very selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1156 and 1335 on the SAT. A score at or above 1335 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1156, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 23–28.
The latest federal data says Berea College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Berea College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Berea College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $63,512 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $5,836 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $55,480 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$55,480
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$55,480
- Room & board$9,142
- Total cost of attendance$63,512
- Average net price after grants$5,836
Popular majors
Computer Science, Biology, Business, Social Sciences, Education.
Berea College FAQ
- What is Berea College's acceptance rate?
- 19% — very selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Berea College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1156–1335. Aim for 1335 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Berea College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 23–28.
- Is Berea College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Berea College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Berea College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Berea College cost?
- About $63,512 a year before aid; $5,836 on average after grants.
- What is Berea College's FAFSA school code?
- 001955. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Berea College receives your information.
- What is Berea College's graduation rate?
- 66% of students finish within six years.
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