Berea College Acceptance Rate
Berea, Kentucky · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,073
- Admitted
- 678
- Yield
- 60.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Berea College's acceptance rate has fallen from 33.7% in 2014–15 to 32.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,649 to 2,073 (+26%) over that period.
Its 32.7% rate makes Berea College more selective than about 92% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 96%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (35.7% for women vs 29% for men, a 6.7-point gap). Berea College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 60.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,649 | 555 | 33.7% | 416 |
| 2015–16 | 1,635 | 597 | 36.5% | 432 |
| 2016–17 | 1,744 | 572 | 32.8% | 418 |
| 2017–18 | 1,710 | 600 | 35.1% | 432 |
| 2018–19 | 1,576 | 602 | 38.2% | 438 |
| 2019–20 | 1,966 | 595 | 30.3% | 413 |
| 2020–21 | 1,857 | 612 | 33% | 295 |
| 2021–22 | 1,736 | 573 | 33% | 338 |
| 2022–23 | 2,217 | 545 | 24.6% | 353 |
| 2023–24 | 2,073 | 678 | 32.7% | 413 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,136 | 406 | 35.7% |
| Men | 937 | 272 | 29% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 588–680 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 568–655 | |
| ACT Composite | 24–27 | 20% |
How Berea College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Berea College's acceptance rate?
Berea College's acceptance rate is 32.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (678 admitted of 2,073 applicants).
Is Berea College test optional?
Berea College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Berea College?
Berea College received 2,073 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 678.
What SAT score do you need for Berea College?
Admitted students at Berea College typically scored 588–680 on SAT Reading/Writing and 568–655 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Berea College getting harder to get into?
Berea College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 33.7% in 2014–15 to 32.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.berea.edu/.