Berea College
Berea, KY
19.3%
Acceptance Rate
$51,658
Avg Cost (In-State)
$51,658
Avg Cost (Out-of-State)
60.1%
Graduation Rate
1,513
Total Enrollment
Popular programs
Application requirements
Regular Deadline
April 30
Common App
Yes
Test Policy
Test Optional
Essays Required
1
Letters of Rec
2
Interview
Not required
Essays: Common App personal statement required; additional short answer questions about work experience and interest in Berea
Note: Financial aid application required (all students receive full-tuition scholarship); must demonstrate financial need; work program participation mandatory; only admits students from families with limited financial resources
Requirements are AI-generated from public data and may change. Always verify directly with the college.
Getting there
Graduate outcomes
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
$35,676
Median Earnings at 6 Years
median graduate salary 6 years after starting
$43,150
Median Earnings at 10 Years
median graduate salary 10 years after starting
60%
4-Year Graduation Rate
students completing degree within 4 years
Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.
Earnings by major
Median earnings 1 year after graduation, by bachelor's program. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard FieldOfStudy data.
| Program | Median earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication and Media Studies. | $30,663 | $41,723 | 36 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $44,627 | $52,456 | 31 |
| Education, General. | $21,709 | $36,412 | 30 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $35,185 | $82,491 | 29 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | $28,495 | $38,352 | 24 |
| Biology, General. | $26,744 | $32,729 | 22 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | $20,036 | $29,013 | 22 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $13,403 | $40,722 | 21 |
Tracked through federal tax records. Programs with fewer than 30 graduates with reported earnings are privacy-suppressed. 4-year figure tracks the same cohort 3 years later.
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