10 Interesting Facts about Berea College
- Berea College is a private liberal arts college located in Berea, Kentucky.
- The college was founded in 1855 by abolitionist John Gregg Fee, and was the first interracial and coeducational college in the South.
- Berea College is known for its unique labor program, which requires all students to work at least 10 hours per week on campus or in the local community.
- The college offers a tuition-free education to all admitted students, and provides financial aid to cover the cost of room and board.
- Berea College has a strong commitment to sustainability and has implemented a variety of initiatives, including a LEED-certified science center, a campus farm, and a recycling program.
- The college offers over 30 majors in fields such as biology, business administration, education, and sustainability and environmental studies.
- Berea College has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 U.S. states and over 60 countries.
- The college has a student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 16 students.
- Berea College is home to several research centers and institutes, including the Brushy Fork Institute, which focuses on rural community and economic development.
- Notable alumni of Berea College include civil rights activist Alice Paul, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Wallace Stegner, and former Kentucky Governor Edward T. Breathitt.
Admission
Acceptance Rate
33%
| SAT Range | 1080-1280 |
| ACT Range | 21-27 |
| Application Fee | $0 |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| High School GPA | Required |
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Tuition & Fee
Fall | Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | $22,150 | $22, 150 | $44, 300 |
| Labor Grant | $4,500 | $4,500 | $9,000 |
| Federal, State, Outside, and College Grants | $17,650 | $17,650 | $35,300 |
| Student Expense for Tuition | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Registration Costs | Fall | Spring | Total |
| Housing ($117.70/wk) | $2,001 | $2,001 | $4,002 |
| Meals ($110/wk) | $1,870 | $1,870 | $3,740 |
| Health and Dental Fee | $88 | $88 | $176 |
| Accident Fund | $1 | $1 | $2 |
| Campus Activities Fee | $32 | $32 | $64 |
| Student Government Association | $9 | $9 | $18 |
| Pinnacle (Student Newspaper) | $6 | $6 | $12 |
| Student Engagement Fee | $17 | $17 | $34 |
| Technology Fee | $210 | $210 | $420 |
| Health Insurance | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Subtotal | $4,234 | $4,234 | $8,468 |
All programs
African & African American Studies
Agriculture & Natural Resources
Appalachian Studies
Art & Art History
Asian Studies
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Child & Family Studies
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
Education Studies
Engineering Technologies and Applied Design
English
Foreign Languages
General Studies
Health & Human Performance
History
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Peace & Social Justice Studies
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Studies of Religions and Spirituality
Sustainability & Environmental Studies
Theatre
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,423 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
9
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