Berea College Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
8%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Berea College has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
48.1%(632)
Hispanic
16.6%(218)
African American
20.1%(264)
Asian
4.2%(55)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
9.5%(125)
Unknown
1.4%(19)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment1,433
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Berea College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Berea College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.6%(582)
Women
59.4%(851)

Gender Statistics

Men582

41% of total enrollment

Women851

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Berea College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.6%(37)
18-19
40.1%(574)
20-21
39.2%(562)
22-24
14.8%(212)
25+
3.3%(48)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Berea College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 45% in-state residents, 46% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
45.0%(159)
Out-of-State
46.5%(164)
International
8.5%(30)

Regional Representation

In-State159

45% of student body

Out-of-State164

46% of student body

International30

8% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age