Berea College
Berea, KY • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 19%
Berea College is a private university in Berea, Kentucky. Berea College was founded in 1855 and enrolls 1,505 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,505 |
| Campus Setting | town |
| Admission rate | 19% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $49,326 |
| Out-of-State | $49,326 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Berea College, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 588 | 630 | 680 |
| SAT Math | 568 | 610 | 655 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 28 |
| ACT English | 22 | 25 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 26 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Berea College.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $48,600 | $48,600 |
| Fees | $726 | $726 |
| Room and Board | $7,892 | $7,892 |
| Books | $700 | $700 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $57,918 | $57,918 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 13 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 12 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 12 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | ||
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 10 | ||
| Sociology, General | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 10 | ||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | ||
| African-American/Black Studies | 5 | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Education, General | 4 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 2 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release