About
About Berea College
Berea College is a private liberal arts college in Berea, KY, known for its tuition free college, work labor program, and need blind admissions. With an acceptance rate of 25%, Berea College is highly selective, typically enrolling around 353 students each year. Berea College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1136–1298, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Berea College meets 100% of demonstrated financial need and has replaced loans with grants.
Admissions
Berea College acceptance rate and admitted student profile
highly selective
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Financial Aid & Cost
What Berea College actually costs your family
Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.
| Family Income | Sticker Price | Est. Net Cost / yr |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | ~$54k/yr | $5.4k |
| 30k-48k | ~$54k/yr | $4.6k |
| 48k-75k | ~$54k/yr | $8.1k |
| 75k-110k | ~$54k/yr | $7.6k |
| 110k+ | ~$54k/yr | $13.7k |
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Outcomes & Campus