Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
32.71%
SAT Average
1,248
ACT Range
24-27
Berea College Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 32.71%. This means approximately 327 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,472 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
32.71%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $49,326 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $49,326 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $56,068 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $4,483 | State avg: $15,306. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 81.01% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 12.01% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Berea College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$49,326
Room and board
$7,892
Books and supplies
$700
Other expenses
$2,800
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$56,068
Average net price
$4,483
Average aid coverage
92%
$51,585 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Berea College pays approximately $4,483 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Kentucky average of $15,306 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Berea College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Kentucky and national averages.
Berea College net price
$4,483
Kentucky average
$15,306
National average
$17,506
Berea College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $49,326 and average net price at $4,483. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$49,326
Current net price
$4,483
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
62.04%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$43,150
Undergraduates
1,472
10-Year Median Earnings - Berea College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Berea College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Berea College?
Undergraduates
1,472
Completion rate
62.04%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
81.01%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
12.01%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 81.01% of Berea College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 12.01% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Berea College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Berea College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Berea College lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Berea College is listed at 101 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40404-2182. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Berea College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berea College | 32.71% | $49,326 | $4,483 | $43,150 |
| Centre College | 54.34% | $50,550 | $21,497 | $66,240 |
| Bellarmine University | 93.59% | $47,180 | $23,587 | $62,069 |
| Galen College of Nursing-ARH | Not available | $15,860 | $22,209 | $61,480 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | Not available | Not available | Not available | $61,480 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Berea College's acceptance rate?
Berea College's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 32.71%.
How much is Berea College tuition?
Berea College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $49,326.
What is Berea College's average net price?
Berea College's average net price in the local dataset is $4,483.
What does Berea College cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $4,070 for Berea College students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Berea College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $43,150 for Berea College.
Is Berea College accredited?
Berea College's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Berea College?
The local dataset lists 1,472 undergraduate students at Berea College.
What percentage of Berea College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Berea College in the local dataset is 81.01%.
What is the federal loan rate at Berea College?
The federal loan rate for Berea College in the local dataset is 12.01%.
Where should I verify Berea College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Berea College or the latest official federal education data.