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Berea College
Berea College is a private liberal arts college in Berea, Kentucky, known for guaranteeing full-tuition scholarships to all admitted undergraduate students. Founded as the first interracial and coeducational higher education institution in the South, Berea integrates a compulsory campus work program into its curriculum.
Acceptance rate
33%
Undergrad enrollment
1,487
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early ActionEarly Action I | November 1, 2026 |
| Regular DecisionInternational Student Deadline | November 30, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action II | January 31, 2027 |
| TransferTransfer Priority Deadline | January 31, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | March 31, 2027 |
| TransferTransfer Regular Deadline | March 31, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
Optional169 words
Berea College was created 169 years ago and became the first interracial and coeducational college in the South. Please tell us in 169-ish words or less, how this is meaningful for you in context of your personal experience.
Data gathered August 2026.