Berea College
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Distant | Town
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
7:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Berea College
101 Chestnut Street, Berea, Kentucky 40404
See on MapPhone
(859) 985-3000
Website
https://www.berea.edu/Mission Statement
Berea College, founded by ardent abolitionists and radical reformers, continues today as an educational institution still firmly rooted in its historic purpose ""to promote the cause of Christ." Adherence to the College's scriptural foundation "God has made of one blood all peoples of the Earth" shapes the College's culture and programs so that students and staff alike can work toward both personal goals and a vision of a world shaped by Christian values such as the power of love over hate human dignity and equality and peace with justice. This environment frees persons to be active learners workers and servers as members of the academic community and as citizens of the world. The Berea experience nurtures intellectual physical aesthetic emotional and spiritual potentials and with those the power to make meaningful commitments and translate them into action."
Read Morecost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$45,026Out of state
$45,026Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 100.0% | $8,302 |
State/local grants | 38.0% | $7,649 |
Institutional grants | 100.0% | $44,054 |
Loans | 8.0% | $2,559 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$7,742 per year
Books & Supplies
$700 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,600 per year
Financial aid resources
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- A general program of biology at the introductory, basic level or a program in biology or the biological sciences that is undifferentiated as to title or content. Includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
- A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
- A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See other colleges that offer this major
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
- A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching, the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and the social foundations of education. See other colleges that offer this major
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Elementary Education and Teaching
- A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. See other colleges that offer this major
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation. See other colleges that offer this major
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels. See other colleges that offer this major
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- A program that prepares individuals to teach technology education/industrial arts programs at various educational levels. See other colleges that offer this major
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Mathematics Teacher Education
- A program that prepares individuals to teach mathematics programs at various educational levels. See other colleges that offer this major
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Music Teacher Education
- A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels. See other colleges that offer this major
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels. See other colleges that offer this major
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Biology Teacher Education
- A program that prepares individuals to teach biology programs at various educational levels. See other colleges that offer this major
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Chemistry Teacher Education
- A program that prepares individuals to teach chemistry programs at various educational levels. See other colleges that offer this major
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History Teacher Education
- A program that prepares individuals to teach history programs at various educational levels. See other colleges that offer this major
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Physics Teacher Education
- A program that prepares individuals to teach physics programs at various educational levels. See other colleges that offer this major
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
- Instructional programs that prepare individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineering and related projects or to prepare for engineering-related fields. See other colleges that offer this major
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
- A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples. See other colleges that offer this major
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
- A general program that focuses on basic human developmental and behavioral characteristics of the individual within the context of the family. Includes instruction in the conditions that influence human growth and development; strategies that promote growth and development across the life span; and the study of family systems. See other colleges that offer this major
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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German Language and Literature
- A program that focuses on the German language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; dialects; and applications to business, science/technology, and other settings. See other colleges that offer this major
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French Language and Literature
- A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in philology; Metropolitan French; Canadian French; African and Caribbean Creoles; dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See other colleges that offer this major
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Spanish Language and Literature
- A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in philology; Modern Castillan; Latin American and regional Spanish dialects; and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings. See other colleges that offer this major
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
- A program of study that prepares individuals to assume roles as health/wellness professionals in private business and industry, community organizations, and health care settings. Includes instruction in personal health, community health and welfare, nutrition, epidemiology, disease prevention, fitness and exercise, and health behaviors. See other colleges that offer this major
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, infirmed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See other colleges that offer this major
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HISTORY
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History, General
- A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration. See other colleges that offer this major
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
- A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations. See other colleges that offer this major
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Applied Mathematics, Other
- Any instructional program in applied mathematics not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
- A program that focuses on the origins, resolution and prevention of international and inter-group conflicts. Includes instruction in peace research methods and related social scientific and psychological knowledge bases. See other colleges that offer this major
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Any instructional program in multi/interdisciplinary studies not listed above. See other colleges that offer this major
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs. See other colleges that offer this major
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
- A program that focuses on ideas and their logical structure, including arguments and investigations about abstract and real phenomena. Includes instruction in logic, ethics, aesthetics, epistemology, metaphysics, symbolism, and history of philosophy, and applications to the theoretical foundations and methods of other disciplines. See other colleges that offer this major
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Religion/Religious Studies
- A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior. See other colleges that offer this major
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
- A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena. See other colleges that offer this major
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Physics, General
- A general program that focuses on the scientific study of matter and energy, and the formulation and testing of the laws governing the behavior of the matter-energy continuum. Includes instruction in classical and modern physics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, mechanics, wave properties, nuclear processes, relativity and quantum theory, quantitative methods, and laboratory methods. See other colleges that offer this major
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
- A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See other colleges that offer this major
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Economics, General
- A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues. See other colleges that offer this major
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Political Science and Government, General
- A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies of specific political institutions and processes. See other colleges that offer this major
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Sociology, General
- A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems. See other colleges that offer this major
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions. See other colleges that offer this major
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Art/Art Studies, General
- A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of the visual arts. Includes instruction in art, photography, and other visual communications media. See other colleges that offer this major
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Music, General
- A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
24.58%- Apply 2,217
- Accepted 545
- Attend 353
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
No informationUndergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
59%Male Students
41%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian44.1%
- Black18.42%
- Two Or More Ethnicities17.03%
- Hispanic/Latino15.21%
- Asian3.84%
- Not Specified1.33%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.07%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
1,531
Undergraduate students
1,531
Full Time Students
99%Part Time Students
1%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Tennis
Female sports:
- Soccer
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Cross Country
- Golf
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Female
- Soccer
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Cross Country