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Berry College

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA · Suburb · 2,245 students
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$22,320
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
72%
Graduation rate
50% typical
$53,800
Earnings 10 years on
$48,772 typical
64%
Acceptance rate
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Berry College is a private liberal arts institution renowned for possessing the world’s largest contiguous college campus, spanning over 27,000 acres of forests, mountains, and historic English Gothic architecture in northwest Georgia. Academically, Berry is nationally recognized for its pre-veterinary and animal science programs—supported by robust on-campus working farms and equestrian centers—alongside strong tracks in nursing, business, and education. A cornerstone of the student experience is the LifeWorks program, which guarantees every undergraduate eight semesters of paid, hands-on professional work experience integrated directly into their academic journey. Campus culture is tight-knit, service-minded, and intensely outdoorsy, fostering a community where students balance rigorous study with miles of hiking and horseback riding trails right in their backyard.

Wikipedia:Berry College is a private university in the Mount Berry community adjacent to Rome, Georgia, United States. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Berry College was founded on values based on Christian principles in 1902 by Martha Berry.

Location
Mount Berry, GA, 30149 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
63 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$41,686
Housing & food (on campus)$14,590
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$56,697
Average net price$22,320
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$41,686
Housing & food (on campus)$14,590
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$56,697
Average net price$22,320
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,189
$30–48k
$16,935
$48–75k
$19,283
$75–110k
$20,665
$110k+
$28,116
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $25,687
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
72%
Within 4 yrs
63%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 65.2% · others: 71.0% 
8 yrs after starting
69% graduated · 28% transferred · 4% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$45,014
10 yrs after entry$53,800
Debt
Median at graduation$23,250
Monthly payment$246
Middle 50% owe$7.8k–$27k
90th percentile$30,750
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
64%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1220
R 580–680 · M 545–650
ACT midpoint
27
Comp 22–28 · E 21–29 · M 20–26
SAT middle 50%: 1125–1330
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 56.0% · women 68.3% 
Yield: 14.7% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

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Student Body
Gender
Men 38%Women 62%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
17%
Family income
$82,687
Independent
2%
Age at entry
19.0
Part-time
1%
Where first-years come from
In state (GA)
73.9%
Out of state
25.5%
International
0.6%

Most out-of-state first-years from: FL 42 · AL 26 · NC 14 · TN 14 · TX 13

Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
11%
Black
9%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Equestrian
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$45,014
After 10 yrs
$53,800
Zoology/Animal Biology50
Psychology, General45
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness41
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other34
Business Administration, Management and Operations33
Biology, General31
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology27
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods24
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing24
Marketing24
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General23
Accounting and Related Services18
Physics14
Philosophy and Religious Studies, General12
Political Science and Government12
Finance and Financial Management Services12
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$1.4B
Full-time faculty
80%
Faculty salary
$9,319/mo
Teaching spend
$15,808
per student
Federal loans
39%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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