Berea College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2577 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #716 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #655 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #1713 of 3,771 | For Aesthetics |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Undergraduates
- 1,487
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 33% and is among the top 8% 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 | 33% | 29% | 36% |
| Applicants | 2,073 | 937 | 1,136 |
| Admissions | 678 | 272 | 406 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 413 | 177 | 236 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
24 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1156
or below
75% of them
had 1335
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Berea College are 1156-1335 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
81 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Berea College are 24-27 (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 | 650 (44%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 282 (19%) |
| Hispanic | 241 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 122 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 116 (8%) |
| Asian | 57 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 17 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Berea College is $4,379 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 | $4,070 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $3,613 |
| $48-75K | $5,844 |
| $75-110K | $7,570 |
| $110K+ | $10,396 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $48,600 |
| Tuition in-state | $48,600 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $48,600 |
| Fee in-district | $726 |
| Fee in-state | $726 |
| Fee out-of-state | $726 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,520 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $7,892 |
| Room charge | $4,002 |
| Meal charge | $3,890 |
Berea College majors
Berea College has granted 313 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Berea College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 39 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 31 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 23 |
| Psychology, General | 22 |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 19 |
| Agriculture, General | 14 |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 14 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 14 |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 13 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 12 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 12 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 |
| Economics, General | 6 |
| Music, General | 6 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 |
| Chemistry, General | 5 |
| Sociology, General | 5 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 |
| Physics, General | 4 |
| Education, General | 3 |
| History, General | 3 |
| African-American & Black Studies | 2 |
| Asian Studies & Civilization | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Women's Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 313 |
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% | 56% | 67% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Berea College has published 1,015 scientific papers with 31,884 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Law, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Sociology, History, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 13 | 140 |
| 1993 | 13 | 192 |
| 1994 | 6 | 228 |
| 1995 | 8 | 232 |
| 1996 | 12 | 321 |
| 1997 | 8 | 444 |
| 1998 | 7 | 367 |
| 1999 | 10 | 336 |
| 2000 | 13 | 435 |
| 2001 | 13 | 397 |
| 2002 | 10 | 507 |
| 2003 | 13 | 637 |
| 2004 | 20 | 503 |
| 2005 | 26 | 633 |
| 2006 | 19 | 734 |
| 2007 | 18 | 711 |
| 2008 | 27 | 723 |
| 2009 | 24 | 827 |
| 2010 | 23 | 907 |
| 2011 | 23 | 1078 |
| 2012 | 20 | 1126 |
| 2013 | 30 | 1071 |
| 2014 | 25 | 1195 |
| 2015 | 21 | 1105 |
| 2016 | 33 | 1309 |
| 2017 | 29 | 1382 |
| 2018 | 42 | 1569 |
| 2019 | 32 | 1666 |
| 2020 | 51 | 1892 |
| 2021 | 43 | 2147 |
| 2022 | 32 | 1919 |
| 2023 | 50 | 2024 |
| 2024 | 35 | 2035 |
Berea College alumni
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Muse Watson
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage 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 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
- university teacherwriterhistorianjournalist
- 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 who served as the vice-chancellor and president of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) from 2018 to 2025. Prior to his vice-chancellorship, Tuan also served as distinguished visiting professor and director of the Institute for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine.
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Jack Roush
- Occupations
- businesspersonNASCAR team owner
- 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 | 611 |
| 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 |