Berea College is a private college in Kentucky that was founded in 1855 to provide educational opportunities for African Americans and people of the Appalachian region. It is one of the eight federally-recognized Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Berea is the only one of these institutions that provides free tuition, and availability is limited to low-income students from Appalachia. The college has a long history of providing a quality education that is accessible and affordable for students from many backgrounds, promoting a strong focus on social justice, equality, and service. Its commitment to these ideals has led to an impressive record of civic engagement among its students, faculty, and staff.
- Address: 101 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40404-2182
- Phone: (859) 985-3000
- Website: https://www.berea.edu/
- Type: Private not-for-profit, 4-year
- Student Population: 1,432
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 9 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $-
- Selectivity: Very Selective
Cost
| Tuition and Fees | $45,092 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Room & Board | $7,264 |
| Other | $2,600 |
| Total Cost | $55,656 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 33%
- SAT Range: 1080 – 1280
- ACT Range: 21 – 27
Majors
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Business Administration and Management, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 99%
- Part-time: 1%
Student Gender
- Male: 40%
- Female: 60%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 3%
- Black or African American: 18%
- Hispanic / Latino: 14%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 50%
- Two or More Races: 9%
- Unknown: 1%
- Non-resident Alien: 6%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 97%
- 25 and Over: 3%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 55%
- Out-of-State: 45%
- Unknown: 0%