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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026This is Early Action I. Early Action II is due Jan 31, 2027 (decisions in mid-February).
- Regular Decision: Mar 31, 2027
Confirm on Berea College's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Berea College's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Berea College weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 deadlines are Early Action Nov 1, 2026; Regular Decision Mar 31, 2027, 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.
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