Admissions Overview
The admission process at Berea College has a 33% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Berea College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
33%
Selective
Application Volume
2,073
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
61%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Berea College has a 33% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Berea College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredHigh School Class Rank
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalLetters of Recommendation
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Berea College. About 6% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,156 to 1,335. Additionally, about 20% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 24 to 27.
SAT Scores
6% of students submitted400
1600
1156 – 1335
200
800
588 – 680
200
800
568 – 655
ACT Scores
20% of students submitted1
36
24 – 27
1
36
23 – 29
1
36
20 – 29
Admission Statistics
2,073 students applied to BEREA. Of those, 33% were accepted (678 students). Of these 678 accepted students, 413 chose to enroll.
2,073
Total Applicants
678
Students Admitted
413
Students Enrolled
33%
Acceptance Rate