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The historical roots of Berry College can be traced back to 1902 when the Boys Industrial School was established. Seven years later, a girl’s school was formed. In 1926, a junior college was included. The institute finally became a senior college, and the first batch of students graduated from Berry College in 1932. This four-year liberal arts institute currently sits on a 26,000 acre campus in Mount Berry, Georgia.
Berry College offers bachelor’s degrees in arts, music, and science, and master’s degrees in education, and business administration. Dual degree programs and courses in pre-professional studies are also available. Berry College offers the following academic divisions:
The sports teams of Berry College compete in the Southern States Athletic Conference, and the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. The mascot for the teams is called the Viking. There are men’s and women’s teams in baseball, golf, soccer, cross country, tennis, softball, and swimming.
Berry is in a rural site not far from an urban area, in Mount Berry, GA. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Berry earn degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Berry include media, science, mathematics, and animal science and care.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007 was 510 to 620 for students at Berry. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 510 and 610.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at Berry are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 1,858 students (1,770 full-time equivalent).
Most students at Berry attend full-time. The school is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Berry College
2277 Martha Berry Hwy NW
Mount Berry, GA 30149
General Phone: (706) 232-5374
http://www.berry.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 94 | political science, English, history, social services, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, international relations, French language, ... |
| Business And Management | 67 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, managerial economics |
| Education And Teaching | 65 | early childhood education, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, curriculum and instruction, reading teaching, art education |
| Science | 48 | biology, chemistry, physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | psychology |
| Media | 30 | communication and journalism |
| Animal Science And Care | 14 | animal science |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Music | 7 | music, music management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | theatre arts management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | engineering technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 1 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Berry in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 365 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 37 | 3 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Berry had a total enrollment of 1,858 students (1,770 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 91% |
| Graduate | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 81% |
| Alabama | 4% |
| Tennessee | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
Berry offers campus housing for 1,400 of its 1,770 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Rome, Georgia for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Georgia Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,800 | 1,278 | 71% | 537 | 42% |
| Men | 574 | 405 | 71% | 164 | 40% |
| Women | 1,226 | 873 | 71% | 373 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 610 |
| ACT Verbal | 24 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 66% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 34% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,570 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,570 |
| Room and board | $ 7,626 |
| Room charge | $ 4,226 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
Financial Aid:
Berry participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 155400)
Berry has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 54 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $82,582 | 4 | $77,808 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $63,327 | 21 | $57,802 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $55,363 | 19 | $48,775 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $42,940 | 3 | $40,375 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $51,676 | 4 | $45,658 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 87 | $65,018 | 52 | $54,093 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Baseball | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
| Track | Georgia-Alabama-Carolina Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 63 | 148 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Track | 5 | 13 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 39 | 73 |
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Berry Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Student SAT scores (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in animal science and care (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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