More selective than 100% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 20% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Berea College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Berea College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Berea College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 588 | 680 |
| SAT math | 568 | 655 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1156 | 1335 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Berea College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 19% | 588–680 | 568–655 | 23–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 33% | 588–680 | 568–655 | 24–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Berea College compared with other Kentucky colleges?
Berea College has the lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berea College | 19% | 58% | $6,106 |
| 2 | Brescia University | 35% | 54% | $8,709 |
| 3 | Centre College | 54% | 81% | $20,781 |
| 4 | The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary | 56% | 40% | — |
| 5 | Kentucky Christian University | 61% | 37% | $24,038 |
| 6 | Union Commonwealth University | 63% | 32% | $21,311 |
| 7 | Asbury University | 63% | 65% | $21,401 |
| 8 | Northern Kentucky University | 68% | 52% | $8,191 |
| 9 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | 72% | 47% | $17,131 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at Berea College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Berea College admissions questions
What is the Berea College acceptance rate?
Berea College accepts 19% of applicants, about 1 in 5. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 678 of 2,073 applicants were admitted.
Does Berea College require the SAT or ACT?
Berea College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Berea College?
The middle 50% of Berea College enrolled first-year students scored 1156–1335 on the SAT and 23–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Berea College?
61% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (413 of 678).
Is Berea College getting harder to get into?
Berea College accepted 19% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 33% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Berea College overview