Berea College VERIFIED · federal data
Kentucky (South) · 1,513 undergrads · ~20 avg class size · 9:1 student-faculty · $51,658/yr sticker
private Tier 2
Kentucky 'work college' — no tuition, every student works.
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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.
Acceptance rate
19.3%
most recent reported cycle
GPA range
3.8–3.98
middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)
SAT mid-50%
1156–1335
middle 50% admitted SAT score
ACT mid-50%
23–28
middle 50% admitted ACT score
Median earnings (10-yr)
$43K
Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined
≈ 5.6 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance
Career outcomes · 1 sources
Median graduate earnings · 5.6 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.
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Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Appalachian nonprofits and regional development (strong local hiring, modest salaries).
- Education administration in Kentucky and Tennessee school districts.
- Healthcare management at UK and UofL medical centers.
- Mid-market accounting roles at regional firms like BDO, CliftonLarsonAllen.
- Manufacturing operations in Ohio and Indiana—supply chain preference over finance.
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