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Berea College is a private, undergraduate, liberal arts institute, and is located in Berea, Kentucky. Berea College was established as the first interracial and co-educational college in the South in 1855. It offers a number of bachelor’s degrees, teacher education programs, and pre-professional programs. The programs of study at the college are in the fields of social sciences, applied sciences, humanities, music, business, and foreign languages, among others. According to the U.S. News and World Report of 2009, Berea College was placed at the 69th position in the Best Colleges category.
Berea College's students participate in many sports including swimming, basketball, volleyball, soccer, and track and field. The teams are nicknamed the Mountaineers, and they compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Among the notable alumni of the college include John B. Fenn, Nobel laureate for chemistry in 2002; Finley Hamilton, US Representative from Kentucky; and Muse Watson, American actor.
Berea is in Berea, KY. 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, and drama and performing arts.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 22% of applicants in 2007-2008 were accepted at Berea. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 620 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 480 to 590 in 2007-2008.
The schools' faculty/student ratio of superior to most. The most successful professors at the school are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time. The Berea teaching staff is well compensated compared to other schools.
Approximately 1,582 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Berea offers a real campus feel. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students participate in Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
Berea College
101 Chestnut Street
Berea, KY 40404-2182
General Phone: (859) 985-3000
http://www.berea.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 76 | interdisciplinary studies, sociology, history, creative writing, English, political science, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Business and Management | 41 | accounting, business management, marketing, finance |
| Science | 31 | biology, chemistry, call and molecular biology, biological and biomedical sciences, physics |
| Family and Social Work | 22 | child development, family studies |
| Education and Teaching | 21 | education, elementary school teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, physical education teaching, industrial arts teaching, middle school teaching, family/home economics teaching, secondary teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 19 | registered nursing |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | manufacturing tech |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | psychology |
| Media | 11 | mass communication |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Religion and Philosophy | 10 | philosophy, Christian studies, religion |
| Music | 9 | music, piano, voice |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | exercise science, health and physical education |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 8 | agriculture |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 7 | drama |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Berea in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 312 | 54 |
In 2007-2008, Berea had a total enrollment of 1,582 students (1,594 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 17% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 42% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 47% |
| Tennessee | 9% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| Alabama | 7% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| West Virginia | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Berea offers campus housing for 1,378 of its 1,594 (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. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,468 | 531 | 22% | 413 | 78% |
| Men | 1,015 | 220 | 22% | 172 | 78% |
| Women | 1,453 | 311 | 21% | 241 | 77% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 16% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 866 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 866 |
| Room and board | $ 5,768 |
| Room charge | $ 3,082 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,686 |
| Books and supplies | $ 750 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,802 |
Financial Aid:
Berea participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 195500)
Berea has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $76,617 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $79,211 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $85,922 | 16 | $79,274 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 29 | $64,879 | 21 | $67,298 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $50,864 | 16 | $51,104 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,432 | 6 | $43,070 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 74 | $67,292 | 59 | $63,690 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Development and Family Studies, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
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, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
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 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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