by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Berea College, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Berea College ran $51,658 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Of that total, required fees came to $758; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $50,900 |
| Fees | $758 |
| Total | $51,658 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and do not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much does Berea College charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Berea College tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In KY | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Berea College sits above the national average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. See the Berea College Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Berea College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $42,900 |
| Two Years Ago | $44,300 |
| One Year Ago | $48,600 |
| Most Recent Year | $50,900 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Berea has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition increased 4.7%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $54,102 in the following year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 5.84%, putting next year’s cost near $54,674.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $54,674 |
| In 2 Years | $57,866 |
| In 3 Years | $61,245 |
| In 4 Years | $64,821 |
| In 5 Years | $68,606 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $238,606.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For details on financial aid availability at Berea College, head to the Berea College Financial Aid page.
