Paying for Berea College

2024 Tuition & Fee	$49,326 9.55%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Berea College (Berea) is $49,326 for prospective students. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Berea.

99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $55,508. It could cover 112.53% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $5,210 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Berea's 4-year tuition is $208,119, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $255,797.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Berea College is $49,326. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 9.55% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $54,037 , a 9.6% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Berea Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$45,026	$10,342
2023-2024	$49,326	$10,692
Change % 2023-2024	9.55%	3.38%
2024-2025	$54,037	$11,054

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $10,692. The Living costs increased by 3.38% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Berea's 2024 on-campus COA is $60,718 and off-campus COA is $60,718.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Berea
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$49,326
Room & Board	$7,892	$7,892
Personal Expenses	$2,800	$2,800
Books & Supplies	$700
Cost of Attendance	$60,718	$60,718

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Berea?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Berea is $208,119.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Berea 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$50,385	$51,466	$52,570	$53,698	$208,119
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$51,466	$52,570	$53,698	$54,851	$212,585
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$52,570	$53,698	$54,851	$56,028	$217,147
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$53,698	$54,851	$56,028	$57,230	$221,806
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$54,851	$56,028	$57,230	$58,458	$226,566

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $255,797.

Berea 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$61,984	$63,276	$64,595	$65,943	$255,797
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$63,276	$64,595	$65,943	$67,318	$261,132
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$64,595	$65,943	$67,318	$68,723	$266,580
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$65,943	$67,318	$68,723	$70,158	$272,142
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$67,318	$68,723	$70,158	$71,623	$277,822

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 99% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $33,765.

Berea 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$6,476	$7,768	$9,087	$10,435	$33,765
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$7,768	$9,087	$10,435	$11,810	$39,100
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$9,087	$10,435	$11,810	$13,215	$44,548
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$10,435	$11,810	$13,215	$14,650	$50,110
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$11,810	$13,215	$14,650	$16,115	$55,790

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Berea College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Berea
	In-State	Out-of-State
Berea College	$49,326
University of the Cumberlands	$9,875
Campbellsville University	$26,990
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary	$13,086
Lindsey Wilson College	$27,274
Bellarmine University	$46,780