Berea College
Berea College, Berea KY
Small liberal arts college with 1,652 students representing 41 states, 2 U.S. territories, and 76 countries.
30% admit rate.
Located in a small city.
Over 40% of students identify as a person of color.
98% of domestic first-year students are Pell grant eligible.
Average family income for the class of 2018 - 2019 was $27,664.
55% of students in 2018 were first-generation college students.
Every student receives a full-tuition scholarship.
All students are advised by a full-time faculty member.
Recognized as a ‘Best Value College’ for students with the lowest average debt upon graduation. 49% of the class of 2019 had zero debt.
Federally recognized work college.
Known nationally for its innovative and outstanding service-learning program.
Provides all first-year students with a laptop computer that is theirs to keep upon graduation.
Offers 33 majors. There are also select professional programs, independent, student-designed majors and a dual-degree engineering program.
Most popular majors include biology, business administration, education, and nursing
Peace and social justice is the newest major.
Offers 15 teacher education programs.
Over 170 students study, intern or teach abroad every year most with support of education abroad scholarships and grants.
Over 93% of full-time faculty hold the highest degree in their fields.
Student faculty ration is 10:1.
Doesn’t only admit students; it hires them. Education here involves academic and work components.
Every student works 10 - 15 hours a week while carrying a full academic load.
Has a 9000-plus acre forest on campus as well as over 1,200 acres of farmland that are used to grow local foods and provide opportunities in agriculture and national resources.
Offers 10 music ensembles, national renown theatre program, over 25 classes in dance and a dance minor, and gallery space for year-round student and faculty art exhibits.
Support the local area through student-led service projects to combat food insecurity and malnutrition.
NCAA Division III sports.
Outdoor activities include canoeing, camping, rock climbing, kayaking, and whitewater sports.
Over 100 student clubs and organizations.