Berea, KY
Competitive — only about 33 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 33%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,966 | 595 | 413 | 30% |
| 2020 | 1,857 | 612 | 295 | 33% |
| 2021 | 1,736 | 573 | 338 | 33% |
| 2022 | 2,217 | 545 | 352 | 25% |
| 2023 | 2,073 | 678 | 413 | 33% |
Fall 2023 applicants
406 of 1,136 women and 272 of 937 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Berea College has an acceptance rate of 33% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 678 of 2,073 applicants.
Very Selective. Competitive — only about 33 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,073 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 413 enrolled.
No. Berea College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 33%.