Berea College

Private

Berea, KY

Berea College, in Berea, KY, is a private small school, enrolling around 1,513 students. It's selective, admitting about 19% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $82,491/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate19%

SAT range1156–1335

ACT range23–28

Undergrads1,513

Yield (admits who enroll)65%

Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$60,718

4-year grad rate60%

Median earnings, 10yr out$43,150

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans8%

Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out68%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

Biology, General$32,729/yr

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Business/Commerce, General$52,456/yr

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Communication and Media Studies$41,723/yr

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Computer and Information Sciences, General$82,491/yr

Education

Education, General$36,412/yr

Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General$55,830/yr

English Language and Literature/Letters

English Language and Literature, General$40,722/yr

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General$38,352/yr

Psychology

Psychology, General$40,768/yr

Visual and Performing Arts

Fine and Studio Arts$29,013/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes

Required to live on campusNo

Dormitory capacity1,575

Typical room charge$4,002

Typical board charge$3,740

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired

Class rankRequired

RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Berea College's acceptance rate?

Berea College in Berea, KY admits approximately 19% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for Berea College?

Admitted students at Berea College typically score between 1156–1335 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for Berea College?

Admitted students at Berea College typically score between 23–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Berea College cost?

Berea College's total cost of attendance is reported at $60,718 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for Berea College?

Berea College's earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does Berea College require students to live on campus?

No -- Berea College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.