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Berea College

Berea, Kentucky
  • Private
    4 year
  • 1,658
    Full + Part time Students
  • 1:11
    Faculty to Student Ratio
  • 0%
    Transfer Student Ratio
  • $31.4K
    Avg. Financial Aid
Berea College is distinctive among institutions of higher learning. Founded in 1855 as the first interracial and coeducational college in the South, Berea charges no tuition and admits only academically promising students, primarily from Appalachia, who have limited economic resources. Berea’s cost of educating a student exceeds $23,000 per year. Berea offers rigorous undergraduate academic programs leading to Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in 28 fields. All students work at least 10 hours per week in campus and service jobs in more than 130 departments. The College has an inclusive Christian character, expressed in its motto “God has made of one blood all peoples of the Earth.”
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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate 1,601
Part-Time Undergraduate 57
Programs 53 Programs
Courses 1,563 Courses
Transfer Agreements 1 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies 1,749 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition $21,880
Out-of-State Tuition $21,880
Books and Supplies $700
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid 23%
Federal Loans: Average amount received $3,368
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid 100%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received $28,014
  • Scholarships and Financial Aid:
    At Berea, we provide students with a remarkable educational opportunity. We award a 4-year, tuition scholarship to every admitted student. This scholarship works in conjunction with any other grants or scholarships students receive to completely cover the cost of tuition. Additional costs, such as room, board, and fees, may also be covered by the College, depending upon your financial need. Nearly all of our students receive additional aid for these costs.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority #1 February 29
Fall Priority #2 March 31
Final Fall April 30

Transfer Application Requirements

  • Minimum GPA:
    Berea encourages the application of transfer students who have achieved at least a minimum college GPA of 2.5. The average successful transfer applicant to Berea College has a college GPA of 3.25. Students with less than a 2.5 college GPA in the last 24 hours of college credit are ineligible for admission to Berea College.
  • Official Transcripts:
    An official high school transcript is required. Official college transcripts sent directly to the Berea College Office of Admissions from each institution attending/attended are required.
  • SAT Scores:
    Official ACT or SAT I scores are waived for applicants who are able to present an official transcript showing grades for at least 24 semester hours of college credit at a regionally accredited institution.
  • Letters of Recommendation:
    Two Evaluation and Endorsement forms completed by a former teacher, college professor, principal or other school administrator are required.
  • Essay:
    An essay or personal statement is recommended.
  • Interview:
    An interview is required.
  • Other Requirements:
    A Statement of Good Standing from all institutions attended previously is required.
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Transfer Credit Policy

  • Minimum Grade:
    Credit is awarded for every college-level course completed at a regionally accredited institution with a grade of C or better provided the work has been completed within ten years from the date you plan to begin study at Berea College.
  • Credits (Min/Max):
    Eight (8) of the last eleven (11) courses required for completion of the degree must be earned in residence at Berea College. Exceptions can be approved by the Student Admission and Academic Standing Committee.
  • Transfer Policy Document:

Berea College

Address:
101 Chestnut Street
Berea, Kentucky 40403
United States
Main Phone:
(859) 985-3000
Website:
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Contacts

Transfer Admission Contact:
Admissions
800-326-5948
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Last updated on 5/23/2022 by AcademyOne.