Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
2277 Martha Berry Hwy Nw, Mount berry, GA 30149
Tel:
(706)232-5374
Private not-for-profit | 2,166 students
Berry College is a national liberal-arts college founded on Christian principles. The college furthers our students' intellectual, moral, and spiritual growth; proffers lessons that are gained from worthwhile work done well; and challenges them to devote their learning to community and civic betterment. Berry emphasizes an educational program committed to high academic standards, values based on Christian principles, practical work experience and community service in a distinctive environment of natural beauty. It is Berry's goal to make an excellent private liberal-arts education accessible to talented students from a wide range of social and economic backgrounds.
School Overview: | Berry College | |
County | Floyd County, GA | |
Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
Institution Level | Four or more years | |
Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 162 staff | 115 staff |
Student Body | ||
Total Enrollment | 2,166 students | 1,633 students |
# Full-Time Students | 2,011 students | 1,434 students |
# Part-Time Students | 155 students | 137 students |
# Undergraduate Students | 2,041 students | 1,507 students |
# Graduate Students | 125 students | 129 students |
% American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
% Asian | 3% | 2% |
% Hawaiian | - | 1% |
% Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
% Black | 5% | 6% |
% White | 88% | 84% |
% Two or more races | - | 2% |
Finances and Admission | ||
In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $27,650 | $24,462 |
Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $27,650 | $24,744 |
Tuition | $27.450 | |
Percent Admitted | 66% | 64% |
SAT Reading (25-75%) | 520-630 | 450-570 |
SAT Math (25-75%) | 520-620 | 460-573 |
SAT Writing (25-75%) | 510-620 | 440-570 |
ACT English (25-75%) | 24-30 | 19-25 |
ACT Math (25-75%) | 23-27 | 18-25 |
ACT Composite (25-75%) | 24-29 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Berry College is accrediated by Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).
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