Berry College

Mount Berry, Georgia
4-year Private university
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Overview

Berry College is a private institution established in 1902 with suburban setting located at Mount Berry. It is ranked 5th in Regional Universities South in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#5 Regional Universities South
Setting
Suburban
Location Mount Berry, Georgia
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1902
Selectivity Low
Size Small
2,243 Undergraduates
Website http://www.berry.edu/

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Biology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Education
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$56,490
Cost of Attendance
$21,181
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $36,556
Outstate Tuition Fee $36,556
Room and Board Fees $14,230
$36,068 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

66% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.8 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Students are from English speaking countries

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
20
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Jan
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$35,299 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$30,860 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $56,490
68% Students with need received Financial Aid
37.8% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA, CSS

Merit Scholarships

Available
Academic Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Eligibility first year applicants
Minimum Criteria superior academic achievement based on GPA, class rigor, and your highest SAT/ACT score
Requirement for maintenance an acceptable grade-point average
Separate application needed No
Application deadline January 15

Other Scholarships

Bonner Scholarship
Total Worth Varies
Details The Bonner Scholars Program is a community service and need based scholarship program. Berry selects 20 incoming freshmen each year for the Bonner Program. Students are invited to interview for selection based on the application and Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The program is reserved for students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving others in their communities. The majority of selected students must have significant financial need. Bonner Scholars receive a stipend in exchange for their work in the Rome and Floyd County community and are eligible for special grants to help cover educational expenses.
Art Scholarship
Total Worth --
Details Students interested in majoring or minoring in Art (Studio Art, Art History, or Art Education concentration) may apply for a supplemental art scholarship. Students must be able to articulate interest, experience, and aspirations within studio art, art education, or art history.
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Students

2,243 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
78% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
61% Students graduate within 6 years