Can you get into Berea College?
Berea, KY · Private · 1,513 students Here is the class that got in, and where your numbers land inside it.
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The admitted class · 2024
What it took to get in
Acceptance rate
19.3%
SAT middle 50%
1156–1335
median 1194
ACT middle 50%
23–28
median 26
Graduation rate
60%
within six years
Reported by the college
What Berea College actually reads
Colleges publish which parts of an application they weigh. It is the most useful thing they say about admissions and almost nobody reads it, because knowing that an essay is very important here and class rank is not considered changes where the work should go.
Very important
The parts of an application this school weighs most heavily.
- Grades
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Recommendations
Considered
Looked at, but not decisive on its own.
- Test scores
- Essay
- Work experience
Not considered
Reported as playing no part in the decision.
- Legacy
From the federal IPEDS admissions survey, 2024. It records whether Berea College considers each factor, but not how heavily, and it does not ask about extracurriculars, character, or demonstrated interest. Where a school publishes its Common Data Set we use that instead.
Deadlines · 2026 cycle
When to apply
- Early ActionNovember 1, 2026
- Regular DecisionMarch 31, 2027
Berea College fills part of its class in the early round, where admit rates typically run higher. Early Decision is binding, so it only fits a clear first choice.
Real cost · 2024 data
What families actually pay
The sticker price is $60,718, but almost nobody pays it. Average net price at Berea College by family income, after grants and scholarships:
- Under $30k$5,428
- $30k–$48k$4,598
- $48k–$75k$8,132
- $75k–$110k$7,570
- Over $110k$13,700
U.S. Department of Education data: average net price per year for aided first-time students. Your number depends on your family’s finances.
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More on Berea College
Harder to get into
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Common questions
Berea College admissions, answered
What is Berea College's acceptance rate?
Berea College admits 19.3% of applicants (latest reported cycle: 2024).
What SAT score do you need for Berea College?
The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1156 and 1335. A score above 1335 clears the 75th percentile; below 1156, the rest of the application has to carry more weight.
What does Berea College look for in an application?
Berea College reports that it weighs grades, course rigor, class rank, recommendations most heavily. Anything it lists as not considered is worth knowing too, because effort spent there does not count here.
How much does Berea College actually cost?
Sticker price is $60,718, but the average family pays $6,106 after aid. Families earning under $30k pay about $5,428 per year on average.
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