Berea College
Berea, KY · Private nonprofit · 1,513 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $5,428 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $4,598 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $8,132 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $7,570 |
| Over $110,000 | $13,700 |
| All incomes (average) | $6,106 |
Sticker tuition: $51,658 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 19%
- Average SAT
- 1249
- Median ACT
- 26
- Students with Pell grants
- 84%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 58%
- Freshman retention
- 79%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $43,150
- Median debt at graduation
- $3,591
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Computer Science11%
Biology & Life Sciences10%
Business10%
Social Sciences8%
Education7%
Psychology7%
Health & Nursing6%
Communications & Media4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science3%
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