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Berry College

Mount Berry, GA·Private nonprofit·2,213 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

62%
Accept
2,213
Students
$21,568
Net Price
74%
Grad Rate
$43,900
Earnings
10 yr
$18,900
Debt

About This School

Berry College is a private nonprofit institution located in Mount Berry, Georgia with approximately 2,213 undergraduate students enrolled. Berry College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 62%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,568 per year. The graduation rate is 74%, and the typical graduate earns $43,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

Berry College is a private university in the Mount Berry community adjacent to Rome, Georgia, United States. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). Berry College was founded on values based on Christian principles in 1902 by Martha Berry.

This small Christian-founded college in rural Georgia offers a genuinely affordable path, with median debt at graduation of just $18,900 — well below the national average. The 74% graduation rate and 83% freshman retention suggest most students find their footing here, though median earnings of $43,900 a decade out are modest and worth weighing against your career goals. Worth considering if you want a tight-knit campus community and manageable costs, but less so if you're expecting a high-earning career payoff.

Founded
1902
Setting
Small suburb

Popular Programs

Biological Sciences22%
Business & Marketing16%
Psychology9%
Communications7%
Health Professions5%
Social Sciences5%
Education5%
Physical Sciences5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Rosalind PicardDarren BarnetMitzi Kapture

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1223
Reading 75th %ile658
Math 75th %ile620

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite27

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$40,416
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,416
Avg Net Price
$21,568
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants24%
Median debt at graduation$18,900

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
74%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
83%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$18,900
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$18,900
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,300
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$43,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.3x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White72%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,213 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Berry College

2277 Martha Berry Hwy NW

Mount Berry, GA 30149

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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