Berea College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2642 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #739 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #677 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #1895 of 2,980 | For Library and Information science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 25%
- Undergraduates
- 1,433
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.berea.edu
Berea College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Berea College has an acceptance rate of 25% and is among the top 6% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 25% | 22% | 26% |
| Applicants | 2,217 | 922 | 1,295 |
| Admissions | 545 | 203 | 342 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 353 | 137 | 216 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
28 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1136
or below
75% of them
had 1298
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Berea College are 1136-1298 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
141 or 40%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Berea College are 23-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 632 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 264 (18%) |
| Hispanic | 218 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 125 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 119 (8%) |
| Asian | 55 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 19 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Berea College is $2,020 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $1,677 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $2,300 |
| $48-75K | $4,627 |
| $75-110K | $2,881 |
| $110K+ | $10,396 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $44,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $44,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $44,300 |
| Fee in-district | $726 |
| Fee in-state | $726 |
| Fee out-of-state | $726 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,575 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,742 |
| Room charge | $4,002 |
| Meal charge | $3,740 |
Berea College majors
Berea College has granted 290 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Berea College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 21 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 17 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 17 |
| Psychology, General | 17 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 15 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 14 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 |
| Agriculture, General | 10 |
| Chemistry, General | 9 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 7 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 7 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 7 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 6 |
| Education, General | 6 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 |
| History, General | 6 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 5 |
| Mathematics, General | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 4 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Economics, General | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| History Teacher Education | 2 |
| Philosophy | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 1 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 290 |
Berea College has a graduation rate of 62%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 62% | 58% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Berea College has published 886 scientific papers with 14,746 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, Philosophy, History, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 7 | 53 |
| 1992 | 12 | 66 |
| 1993 | 12 | 81 |
| 1994 | 7 | 88 |
| 1995 | 7 | 66 |
| 1996 | 12 | 117 |
| 1997 | 8 | 133 |
| 1998 | 6 | 151 |
| 1999 | 8 | 141 |
| 2000 | 12 | 193 |
| 2001 | 10 | 173 |
| 2002 | 11 | 215 |
| 2003 | 11 | 257 |
| 2004 | 18 | 205 |
| 2005 | 28 | 296 |
| 2006 | 17 | 339 |
| 2007 | 16 | 369 |
| 2008 | 25 | 380 |
| 2009 | 23 | 460 |
| 2010 | 20 | 521 |
| 2011 | 23 | 598 |
| 2012 | 18 | 601 |
| 2013 | 23 | 611 |
| 2014 | 22 | 673 |
| 2015 | 21 | 682 |
| 2016 | 28 | 713 |
| 2017 | 22 | 684 |
| 2018 | 29 | 786 |
| 2019 | 29 | 756 |
| 2020 | 46 | 847 |
| 2021 | 39 | 964 |
| 2022 | 34 | 842 |
| 2023 | 41 | 913 |
Berea College alumni
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Muse Watson
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Muse Watson Gravel, commonly known as Muse Watson, is an American actor. He is notable for his recurring roles of Mike Franks on NCIS and Charles Westmoreland / D.B. Cooper in Prison Break and film roles as Hank Corrigan in Something To Talk About and as Ben Willis, the killer in I Know What You Did Last Summer and I Still Know What You Did Last Summer.
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Carter Godwin Woodson
- Occupations
- journalisthistorianwriteruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
Carter Godwin Woodson was an American historian, author, journalist, and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). He was one of the first scholars to study the history of the African diaspora, including African-American history. A founder of The Journal of Negro History in 1916, Woodson has been called the "father of black history." In February 1926, he launched the celebration of "Negro History Week," the precursor of Black History Month. Woodson was an important figure to the movement of Afrocentrism, due to his perspective of placing people of African descent at the center of the study of history and the human experience.
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Rocky Tuan
- Occupations
- engineer
- Biography
-
Rocky Tuan Sung-chi is a Hong Kong medical researcher and bioengineer, currently the vice-chancellor and president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he served as distinguished visiting professor and director of the Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine prior to taking up the vice-chancellorship. Previously he was on the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh, where he held a number of roles: Arthur J. Rooney Sr. Professor of Sports Medicine and the executive vice chair of the department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and a professor in the department of bioengineering. He was the director of the Center for Military Medicine Research and an associate director of the McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. Despite his position in Hong Kong, he continues to serve as the director of the University of Pittsburgh's Center for Cellular and Molecular Engineering. For the 2018 fiscal year, he was one of the top 25 highest-paid University of Pittsburgh employees.
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Jack Roush
- Occupations
- NASCAR team ownerbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Jack Roush is the founder, CEO, and co-owner of Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing, a NASCAR team headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, and is chairman of Roush Enterprises.
General info
| Founded | 1855 |
|---|---|
| Motto | God has made of one blood all peoples of the earth |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 746 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 101 Chestnut Street Berea, Kentucky, 40404-2182 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 8599853000 |