Berea College Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
10%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Berea College has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
48.0%(638)
Hispanic
16.6%(220)
African American
20.2%(269)
Asian
4.2%(56)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(2)
Two or More Races
9.4%(125)
Unknown
1.4%(19)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment1,450
International Students10%

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
41.0%(594)
Women
59.0%(856)

Gender Statistics

Men594

41% of total enrollment

Women856

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Berea College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.0%(44)
18-19
42.7%(635)
20-21
38.0%(565)
22-24
13.1%(195)
25+
3.2%(48)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

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 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 44% in-state residents, 46% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
44.1%(182)
Out-of-State
46.0%(190)
International
9.9%(41)

Regional Representation

In-State182

44% of student body

Out-of-State190

46% of student body

International41

10% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age