Berry College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Berry College is a private research university in Mount Berry, Georgia, enrolling about 2,245 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 64.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $53,800 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $41,686
- 2024 Average Net Price: $22,320 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 64.00% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,245 99.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 69.49%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
- First-Generation Students: 16.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 3.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 79.9%
- Average SAT Score: 1220
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,325
- Applicants (IPEDS): 6,467
- Room & Board: $14,590 annual estimate
Berry College: what the data shows
Common questions about Berry College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Berry College?
Berry College is located in Mount Berry, GA (ZIP 30149).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is Berry College public or private?
Berry College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Berry College cost?
Published tuition: $41,686.
Average net price after aid: $22,320.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,189 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,935 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,283 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,665 |
| $110,001+ | $28,116 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $166,744.
How hard is it to get into Berry College?
Admission rate: 64.00%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1220 and midpoint ACT 27.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Berry College?
Total enrollment: 2,245 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,325 students.
Graduate enrollment: 230 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Berry College?
150%-time completion rate: 69.49%.
First-year retention: 83.5%.
What do graduates of Berry College earn?
Median earnings: $45,014 six years after entry; $53,800 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $23,250.
26.77% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Berry College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (55 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (43 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (41 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (36 completions)
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other (32 completions)
- Zoology/Animal Biology (31 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (29 completions)
- 00.0300 (23 completions)
- Biochemistry (22 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (21 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Berry College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 64.00%; completion rate 69.49%; median earnings $53,800 at 10 years; net price $22,320. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$41,686
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Berry College was $41,686.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$22,320
2024 Value
In 2024 Berry College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,320.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$89,280 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$22,320 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$166,744 4-Year Tuition
$14,590 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$57,276 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$229,104 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Berry College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
38.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Berry College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Berry College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,090 | $29,090 | $21,327 |
| 2014 | $30,530 | $30,530 | $23,126 |
| 2015 | $31,996 | $31,996 | $21,181 |
| 2016 | $33,556 | $33,556 | $23,058 |
| 2017 | $35,176 | $35,176 | $24,165 |
| 2018 | $36,556 | $36,556 | $23,158 |
| 2019 | $37,246 | $37,246 | $23,014 |
| 2020 | $37,946 | $37,946 | $22,410 |
| 2021 | $38,656 | $38,656 | $21,980 |
| 2022 | $39,376 | $39,376 | $22,395 |
| 2023 | $40,416 | $40,416 | $21,568 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
64.00% Acceptance Rate
6,467 Total Applicants
4,000 Students Admitted
577 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.42% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1220
ACT Average: 27
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.3 - 3.5
Estimated Median GPA: 3.40
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Berry College reported total enrollment of about 2,245 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 38% male and 62% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (71.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.2%), and Black or African American (8.6%). About 26.77% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 16.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Berry College in 2024 is 2,245 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,325 students. Graduate enrollment is about 230 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 71.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
62.80% 100% Completion Time
69.49% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 62.80% of students graduating from Berry College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 69% male / 31% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 21% male / 79% female
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 15% male / 85% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Berry College.
Return on Investment
$23,250 Median Student Debt
$53,800 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
43.22% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
502.60% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Berry College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 44 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 55 completions
2. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 43 completions
3. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 41 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 36 completions
5. Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other: 32 completions
6. Zoology/Animal Biology: 31 completions
7. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 29 completions
8. 00.0300: 23 completions
9. Biochemistry: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Berry College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Berry College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Berry College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 79.9%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,319
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,808
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Berry College is a private non-profit institution located in Mount Berry, GA, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. Enrollment is approximately 2,245 students. Student body composition includes White (71.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.2%), Black or African American (8.6%). The admission rate is 64.00%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1220. The 150%-time completion rate is 69.49%. Approximately 26.77% of students receive Pell Grants. About 16.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Location
Mount Berry, GA 30149
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Berry College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Berry College located?
Berry College is located in Mount Berry, GA.
What is Berry College's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Berry College is 64.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 6,467 applicants and 4,000 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Berry College cost?
Reported tuition is $41,686 and average net price is $22,320 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,590 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Berry College?
Berry College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,325 students, White (71.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Berry College?
About 16.9% of students at Berry College are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Berry College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Berry College reports midpoint SAT about 1220 and midpoint ACT about 27.
What do graduates of Berry College earn?
Median earnings are $45,014 six years after entry and $53,800 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Berry College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 69.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Berry College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $23,250.
Is Berry College public or private?
Berry College is a private nonprofit institution located in Mount Berry, GA.
Is Berry College an HBCU?
No. Berry College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Berry College a tribal college?
No. Berry College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Georgia college costs
- Georgia colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Georgia
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.