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About Berea College

A College Like No Other

Berea College's students outperform expectations in every way: graduation rate, debt, and earnings. That's why we're proud this year to rank Berea the number one school in America.
Washington Monthly
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2025

Ranked among the best

#1
Best College for your Tuition and Tax Dollars among more than 1,400 institutions in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Guide and Rankings

5-star rating
Berea College received Kentucky’s only 5-Star rating by Money Magazine

#5
in Top Performers in Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Report

Berea College students typically come from low-income families. A college degree is the catalyst for transforming their lives and their earning potential.

At a Glance

$4,000
The average amount provided to each student for an internship experience.

Berea College funds internship opportunities for every student to help them grow, learn and find their career paths.

$0
The amount every enrolled student pays in tuition

Berea College has paid every student’s tuition since 1892. In addition, the College covers as much housing, meals and fees as allowed by the FAFSA.

$400
Stipend provided for professional clothing

We provide juniors and seniors with funds to buy professional clothing, and we even take them to a department store where a representative helps them make the best choices.

Berea by the Numberschevron_right

Students Gain Hands-On Experience

#1
in service-learning by U.S. News and World Report

Schools that use volunteering as an instructional strategy and relate it to coursework create valuable experiences for students.

#3
in Co-ops/Internships by U.S. News and World Report

Internships provide unique opportunities for exploration of career interests. Berea College offers unmatched levels of support to ensure students land the internship of their dreams.

#2
in Most Innovative Schools by U.S. News and World Report

New campus facilities, a redesigned curriculum, technology upgrades, a thriving campus life and engaged and energized faculty foster innovation at Berea.

1,200
The number of Estill County homes powered by electricity generated by the Matilda Hamilton Fee Hydroelectric Station.

80-100
Total head of cattle managed by the College Farm team entirely on pasture to produce grass-finished beef.

200+
Educational programs and presentations hosted by the Forestry Outreach Center since 2018.