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About Berry College

private liberal artssmall class sizeshealth sciences focusmasters programs

Berry College is a private university in Mount Berry, GA, known for its private liberal arts, small class sizes, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 66%, Berry College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 634 students each year. Berry College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1110–1290, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Berry College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $32,580 per year; the sticker price of $55,500 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Berry College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

66%
Overall Accept Rate
1200
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1110 – 1290 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Berry College

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Essay Strategy
Berry College runs one of the largest student work programs in the country, where nearly every student works on campus in a meaningful role. If you plan to participate, mention this in your essays or additional information section and explain how hands-on work experience connects to your academic and career goals.
Demonstrated Interest
Berry College sits on nearly 27,000 acres, the largest contiguous college campus in the world, and the setting is a genuine part of student life. Visit in person or attend a virtual information session to show engagement, and reference specific aspects of the campus environment or programs when you write about why Berry fits you.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Berry College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$56k/yr$18.2k
30k-48k~$56k/yr$16.9k
48k-75k~$56k/yr$19.3k
75k-110k~$56k/yr$20.7k
110k+~$56k/yr$28.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

74%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$45k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,130
Undergrad Enrollment