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Berea College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1128 to 1313

ACT Range23 to 28

Average GPA3.59

Acceptance Rate19.3%

At a 19% acceptance rate, Berea rewards clear academic strength: aim for a 28+ ACT or about a 1310+ SAT to sit at the top of its middle range. Since Berea is test-optional, submit scores when they reinforce the strong grades and coursework already shown by a GPA around 3.6.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Berea College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Berea College enrolls about 1,527 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. Berea has a 79% freshman retention rate, which is above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 58%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 9:1.

Location

Berea, KY

Undergrad Enrollment1,527

Freshman Retention79%

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio9:1

Graduation Rate58%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Berea College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

March 31

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

October 31

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to test-optional Berea, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. With Berea’s Regular Decision deadline on March 31, a December SAT or ACT is typically the last retake that should still arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Berea is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition and fees rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $51,658, and 100% of students receive aid. Submit the FAFSA by the October 31 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$51,658

Room and Board$8,208

Average Merit Award$0

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid100%

Average Aid Package$57,085

Average Debt at Grad$6,246

Berea College’s listed tuition, fees, room, and board total about $59,866 per year. Financial aid is central to the cost picture here, with 100% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $57,085. That can bring the typical net price far below the sticker price, though individual costs depend on financial need and other circumstances. Graduates leave with an average debt of $6,246.