Berry College

https://www.berry.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $41,160
    2.54% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $25,363
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Acceptance Rate
    64%
    6,544 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    2,484
    92.3% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    69.5%
    353 Graduates

    About

    Berry College is a higher education institution located in Floyd County, GA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Berry College were General Biological Sciences (43 degrees awarded), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (41 degrees), and Registered Nursing (36 degrees).

    In 2024, 593 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Berry College. 64.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.6% awarded men. N/A

    The median undergraduate tuition at Berry College is $41,160, which is $17,160 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Berry College is $41,160, which is $17,160 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,363.

    In 2024, 99% of undergraduate students attending Berry College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $41,160
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Berry College was $41,160. The cost of tuition at Berry College is $17,160 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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    Average Net Price

    $25,363
    2024 Value
    0.0788%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Berry College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,363. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Berry College grew by 0.0788%.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $12,740
    Room and Board
    $1,000
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Berry College was of $12,740 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.44% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    99%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    39%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    99% of undergraduate students at Berry College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Berry College received 6,544 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 1.19% annual growth. Out of those 6,544 applicants, 4,188 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 64% acceptance rate.

    There were 2,484 students enrolled at Berry College in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Berry College has an overall enrollment yield of 14.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    64%
    Acceptance Rate in 2024
    4,188
    Accepted Out of 6,544

    In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Berry College was 64% (4,188 admissions from 6,544 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 61.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 1.19%, while admissions grew by 4.7%.

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    SAT Scores

    4%
    Submission Percentage (2024)
    23
    Scores Submitted (2024)

    4% of enrolled first-time students at Berry College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Berry College had a total enrollment of 2,484 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Berry College is 2,293 students and the part-time enrollment is 191. This means that 92.3% of students enrolled at Berry College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Berry College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.7% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.37% Black or African American, 4.15% Two or More Races, 2.33% Asian, 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0403% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Berry College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.9%), followed by White Male (26.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.18%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (61.5%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Black or African American Female (4.27%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    92.3%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Berry College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,484 students. The full-time enrollment at Berry College is 2,293 and the part-time enrollment is 191. This means that 92.3% of students enrolled at Berry College are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    84%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Berry College was 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Berry College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,805 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      263 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      208 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Berry College is 72.7% White, 10.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.37% Black or African American, 4.15% Two or More Races, 2.33% Asian, 0.161% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0403% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 30 students (1.21%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Berry College is General Biological Sciences (43 degrees awarded), followed by Other Research & Experimental Psychology (41 degrees) and Registered Nursing (36 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Berry College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees), and Biology (96 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Berry College are Physicians (437,732 people), Other managers (223,895 people), Postsecondary teachers (219,730 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (214,260 people), and Secondary school teachers (175,760 people).

    The most specialized majors at Berry College in 2024 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees), Biology (96 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), and English (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Magnetic resonance imaging technologists
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Berry College are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

    The most specialized majors at Berry College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees), Biology (96 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), and English (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Berry College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (604,332 people), Elementary & secondary schools (554,675 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (513,162 people), Offices of physicians (216,883 people), and Scientific research & development services (172,985 people).

    The most specialized majors at Berry College are Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (39 degrees), Biology (96 degrees), Language & Linguistics (14 degrees), and English (22 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Berry College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. General Biological Sciences
      43 degrees awarded
    2. Other Research & Experimental Psychology
      41 degrees awarded
    3. Registered Nursing
      36 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Berry College was General Biological Sciences with 43 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    211
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    382
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Berry College, which is 0.552 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (382).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Berry College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.24 times more than the 17 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Berry College in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 5.83 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    61%
    100% Completion Time
    65%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 61% of students graduating from Berry College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 65% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 65% within 200%.

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    Operations

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Berry College are: Management, with 85 employees, Service, with 80 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees.

    Instructional Salaries

    $15.1M
    Instructional Salaries
    177
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Berry College paid a total of $15.1M to 177 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Berry College were Management with 85 employees, Service with 80 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 74 employees.

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