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Berea College

#170 in US ranking Berea, KY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$63,512
Tuition & fees
$55,480
Avg. aid
$54,272
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
19%
SAT range
1156–1335
ACT range
23–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
58%
Median salary
$35,462
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Berea College?

Berea College's recurring events reflect its emphasis on community, work, and cultural exchange. Mountain Day is an established college tradition associated with time outdoors and the surrounding landscape.

All Peoples of the Earth Day provides a setting for international and intercultural programming. The college also marks Labor Day in ways connected to its Labor Program. Event dates and activities can change, but these traditions show how Berea brings aspects of its educational mission into shared campus events.

What are the student housing and dining options at Berea College?

Berea College provides undergraduate residence halls and campus dining. Its residential approach means applicants should review current housing expectations, eligibility for any exception, and the process for requesting accommodations rather than assume living off campus is an unrestricted option.

College-operated housing includes coeducational options, high-speed internet access, and electronically controlled entrances. Dining arrangements and meal-plan requirements may depend on a student's housing assignment. Before accepting an offer, students with accessibility needs, dietary requirements, or family responsibilities should identify the specific housing and dining arrangements available to them.

Berea College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

Berea College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Campus size
140 acres

Berea College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Hutchins Library

Number of libraries on campus

3

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Berea College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Berea College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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