Berry College Acceptance Rate
Mount Berry, Georgia · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,467
- Admitted
- 4,000
- Yield
- 14.4%
- 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, Berry College's acceptance rate has risen from 60.8% in 2014–15 to 61.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,801 to 6,467 (+70%) over that period.
Its 61.9% rate makes Berry College more selective than about 73% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 45 tracked Georgia schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (65.4% for women vs 55.7% for men, a 9.7-point gap). Berry College has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 14.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,801 | 2,312 | 60.8% | 568 |
| 2015–16 | 4,347 | 2,407 | 55.4% | 575 |
| 2016–17 | 3,477 | 2,159 | 62.1% | 534 |
| 2017–18 | 3,883 | 2,392 | 61.6% | 553 |
| 2018–19 | 3,970 | 2,625 | 66.1% | 509 |
| 2019–20 | 4,328 | 3,055 | 70.6% | 577 |
| 2020–21 | 4,166 | 3,217 | 77.2% | 619 |
| 2021–22 | 5,249 | 3,669 | 69.9% | 729 |
| 2022–23 | 5,643 | 3,742 | 66.3% | 634 |
| 2023–24 | 6,467 | 4,000 | 61.9% | 577 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,140 | 2,708 | 65.4% |
| Men | 2,230 | 1,242 | 55.7% |
| Another gender | 97 | 50 | 51.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–658 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 530–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–29 | 21% |
How Berry 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 Berry College's acceptance rate?
Berry College's acceptance rate is 61.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,000 admitted of 6,467 applicants).
Is Berry College test optional?
Berry College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Berry College?
Berry College received 6,467 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,000.
What SAT score do you need for Berry College?
Admitted students at Berry College typically scored 570–658 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Berry College getting harder to get into?
Berry College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 60.8% in 2014–15 to 61.9% 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.berry.edu/.