Berry College, GA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Berry College Rankings
Affordability49
Selectivity57
Retention61
Graduation38
Earnings23
Diversity25
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Berry College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences20%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism7%
Education6%
Engineering Technologies1%
English Language and Literature3%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History2%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology9%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Berry College
66%
Admission Rate
595
Median SAT Math
615
Median SAT Reading
26
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)540–650
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–660
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)23–29
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Berry College
$37K
In-State Tuition
$37K
Out-of-State Tuition
$50K
Average Total Cost
$23K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $29K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Berry College
52%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
73%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 10% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 40% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $20K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $19K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $26K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 70% | 32% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 73% | 37% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 42% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 84% | 49% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Berry College
84%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
3%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 65% | 49% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 78% | 46% | 53% |
| Black | 58% | 35% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 41% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74% | 44% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 35% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 75% | 52% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 72% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 44% | 34% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Berry College
93%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$42K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $27K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $42K | $40K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $51K | $52K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $27K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $32K | $35K |
Students
Students at Berry College
1,913
Undergraduates
92%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
78
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 61% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 39% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 3% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 45% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 36% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | GA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 18% | 49% | 43% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Berry College, GA
Shorter University
2 miles, S
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
5 miles, S
Georgia Highlands College
8 miles, S
Dalton Institute of Esthetics and Cosmetology
35 miles, N