School Overview
Located in Mount Berry, Georgia, Berry College is a private college founded by Martha Berry in 1902. The four-year liberal arts school is a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and boasts the largest single college campus in the world, at 27,000 acres.
Berry College belongs to the Annapolis Group, an association made up of over 120 liberal arts schools across the country. Divided into four schools, Berry offers degrees for Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music, Master of Education, Master of Business Administration, and Education Specialist. Berry College recently had over 1,900 students enrolled, out of which about 560 were freshmen and 150 were graduate students. The majority of students are Georgia residents.
Currently, Berry College does offer online programs leading an accredited degree. A few of its programs allows students to complete some courses via the Internet.
General Information
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Admission Office PO Box 490159 2277 Martha Berry Highway NW Mount Berry, GA 30149-0159 (706) 236-2215 (800) 237-7942 Fax: (706) 290-2178 [email protected] Contact: Brett Kennedy Director of Admissions |
Main Address 2277 Martha Berry Highway NW Mount Berry, GA 30149 (706) 232-5374 |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,686 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 448 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,681 Graduate enrollment: 109 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: Free |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 70% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 78% |
Undergraduate Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Animal Sciences B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science B Education Early Childhood Education B Engineering Technologies Engineering Technology – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Berry College Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (706) 232-5374 |
| Website: | https://www.berry.edu/ |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.berry.edu/admission/how-to-apply/ |
| Address: | 2277 Martha Berry Hwy NW, Mount Berry, GA 30149 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,034 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 64% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 11 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,988 (98% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $37,246 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $37,246 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $26,347 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Berry College Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Berry College.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 6 | 1 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| Education | 4 | 2 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 4 | ||||
| Grand total | 41 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Berry College and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $37,246 |
| Out-of-state | $37,246 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,060 |
| Out-of-state | $12,060 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 509 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 509 | 100% | $26,347 |
| Student loan aid | 264 | 52% | $8,175 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,914 | 99% | $25,262 |
| Federal student loans | 970 | 50% | $6,425 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Berry College. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Berry College students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 4,328 | 1,611 | 2,717 | Percent admitted | 100% | 69% | 71% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 14% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Berry College Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 2,034 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,943 |
| Graduate enrollment | 91 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Berry College Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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