The Berea Model
The Berea Model
The future of American higher education for 170 years.
At a Glance
$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.
#1
Best College for your Tuition and Tax Dollars among more than 1,400 institutions in Washington Monthly’s 2025 College Guide and Rankings
9:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
That's one faculty member for every nine students.
Beyond "No Tuition"
$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
Cost for a new laptop, issued to each accepted student
Berea empowers its students by providing a laptop at no cost, which they can keep when they graduate.
$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.
