Berea is in Berea, Kentucky. Berea is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Berea issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Berea include science, music, mathematics, agricultural science and management, art studies, drama and performing arts, and family and social work.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 27% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at Berea. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 638 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 503 to 618 in 2005. People seek out Berea, and many students are from other states.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at Berea are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The the school teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,595 students study at Berea (in 2005).
The school offers a real campus feel. Berea makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Berea College
Chestnut Street
Berea, KY 40404-2182
General Phone: (859) 985-3000
Admissions Phone: (859) 985-3500
Financial Aid Phone: (859) 985-3310
http://www.berea.edu
Berea awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 47 | English, interdisciplinary studies, women's studies, German language, economics, history, Spanish language, sociology, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 40 | education, physical education teaching, elementary school teaching, art education, early childhood education, industrial arts teaching, middle school teaching, family/home economics teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 35 | business |
| Science | 29 | call and molecular biology, biology, chemistry, physics, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 27 | industrial tech |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | family and consumer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 20 | psychology |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 18 | agriculture, agricultural operations |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Media | 15 | mass communication |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 11 | registered nursing |
| Art Studies | 10 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | religion, philosophy |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Music | 7 | music, music performance |
Number of programs and degrees for Berea in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 314 | 41 |
In 2005, Berea had a total enrollment of 1,595 students (1,555 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 7% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 40% |
| Tennessee | 11% |
| Ohio | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 7% |
| Alabama | 7% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| West Virginia | 4% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
Berea offers campus housing for 1,416 of its 1,555 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Berea, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,908 | 511 | 27% | 378 | 74% |
| Men | 861 | 218 | 25% | 159 | 73% |
| Women | 1,047 | 293 | 28% | 219 | 75% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 638 |
| SAT Math | 503 | 618 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 25% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 73% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (859) 985-3500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 516 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 516 |
| Room and board | $ 4,980 |
| Room charge | $ 2,660 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,684 |
Financial Aid:
Berea participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 195500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (859) 985-3310
Berea has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $71,410 | 4 | $64,213 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 34 | $70,766 | 11 | $64,865 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 19 | $55,312 | 20 | $57,159 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $50,295 | 16 | $53,683 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 4 | $39,085 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $60,825 | 51 | $56,313 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Latin Language and Literature
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Berea Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
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