About Berea College
Berea College is a private liberal arts college in Berea, Kentucky. It is known for its historic mission of providing a tuition-free education to students with financial need. The college is located in the Appalachian region and serves a residential undergraduate population.
Berea offers a liberal arts curriculum with undergraduate majors across the arts, humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and professional fields. The college is especially known for its work-study model, commitment to service, and emphasis on access for students from low-income backgrounds. Its academic environment combines classroom study with labor and experiential learning.
- Private liberal arts college with a strong access-and-affordability mission
- Located in Berea, Kentucky in the Appalachian region
- Work-study tradition integrated into the student experience
- Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Transfer and exam credit are reviewed through institutional policy