Berea College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$43,612

Cost of attendance at Berea College in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$43,612

Cost of attendance at Berea College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Berea College was $3,354. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Berea College

Berea College net price calculator

$3,354

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Kentucky and nationwide.

Kentucky's average	$12,742
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Berea College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$3,354	$1,584 (32%)	$3,447	$1,902	$4,414	$12,260
2021	$4,938	$218 (4%)	$4,531	$5,313	$6,551	$7,113
2020	$5,156	$3,960 (331%)	$5,296	$5,296	$4,259	$8,723
2019	$1,196	$484 (29%)	$74	$3,962	$6,948	$9,394
2018	$1,680	$1,182 (41%)	$452	$2,197	$2,596	$9,201
2017	$2,862	$461 (14%)	$2,175	$3,101	$6,805	$21,765	$34,980
2016	$3,323	$1,333 (67%)	$4,348	$4,381	$4,631	$6,058	$7,058
2015	$1,990	$333 (14%)	$2,453	$3,054	$3,984	$5,351	$11,028
2014	$2,323	--	$169	$2,437	$5,433	$5,164	$3,896

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Berea College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$54,396	$1,260 (2%)	$43,612	$10,084	$700
2021	$55,656	$790 (1%)	$45,092	$9,864	$700
2020	$54,866	$5,012 (10%)	$44,700	$9,466	$700
2019	$49,854	$14,460 (41%)	$39,990	$9,164	$700
2018	$35,394	$292	$25,760	$8,934	$700
2017	$35,102	$122	$25,130	$9,272	$700
2016	$34,980	$688 (2%)	$25,470	$8,810	$700
2015	$34,292	$2,422 (8%)	$24,870	$8,722	$700
2014	$31,870	$1,474 (5%)	$23,170	$8,000	$700
2013	$30,396	--	$21,880	$7,816	$700

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Berea College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,653 dormitories available to its students at $3,886 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Berea College is $432 per month.
Does Berea College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Berea College for one academic year is $3,598, which works out to $400 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Berea College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $700.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Berea College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,600

If living off-campus, with family: $2,600

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,600
How much is Berea College application fees?: Berea College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Berea College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Tuition payment plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Housing and Meal

Berea College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Berea College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,598	$3,886	N/A	21	1,653
2021	$3,492	$3,772	N/A	21	1,653
2020	$3,374	$3,592	N/A	21	1,390
2019	$3,276	$3,488	N/A	21	1,358
2018	$3,212	$3,322	N/A	21	1,519
2017	$3,150	$3,322	N/A	21	1,343
2016	$3,088	$3,322	N/A	21	1,408

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Berea College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Not Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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