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Berea College, founded by ardent abolitionists and radical reformers, continues today as an educational institution still firmly rooted in its historic purpose "to promote the cause of Christ." Adherence to the College's scriptural foundation, "God has made of one blood all peoples of the earth," shapes the College's culture and programs so that students and staff alike can work toward both personal goals and a vision of a world shaped by Christian values, such as the power of love over hate, human dignity and equality, and peace with justice.

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School Overview:

	Berea College
County	Madison County, KY
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,529 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	66 students

Total Enrollment	1,595 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	1,416 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	100%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	83%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$3,237
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	41%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$4,842
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	100%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$19,657
% Students Receiving Loans	30%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$1,972

School Notes:

Founded in 1855 as the first interracial and co-educational college in the South, Berea College promotes understanding and kinship among all people, service to communities in Appalachia and beyond, and sustainable living practices which set an example of new ways to conserve our limited natural resources.
Berea is nationally recognized for its outstanding liberal arts curriculum, offering Bachelor degrees in 28 fields, including arts and sciences and select professional programs, as well as independent, student-designed majors, Dual-degree engineering program in cooperation with Washington University-St. Louis and the University of Kentucky.
Berea, with a population of 10,000, is located 35 miles south of Lexington where Kentucky’s Bluegrass Region meets the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains. In 1988, Berea was designated the “Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky.” The College is located near the center of town, which is easily accessible by car just off Interstate 75. The driving time from Louisville, Ky., Knoxville, Tenn., or Cincinnati, Ohio is slightly more than two hours. Commercial airline service is available through Blue Grass Airport in Lexington.
Berea College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Teacher Education Program accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. Department of Nursing accredited by the National League for Nursing.
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In the News:

Rouse, Schmitt named to dean's list (Community Press & Recorder)
posted on August 28, 2011 at 09:49:07 am
Colleen Rouse of Petersburg and Chelsea Schmitt of Burlington were named to the dean's list for the spring 2011 semester at Berea College.
Trent set to pass on her crown (Richmond Register)
posted on July 11, 2011 at 04:23:59 am
Djuan Trent, a Berea College graduate who won the Miss Kentucky title last July, will crown her successor on Saturday night at the Singletary Center in Lexington.
Berea College campus goes green with Ecovillage (Louisville Courier-Journal)
posted on July 10, 2011 at 05:55:34 pm
On a five-acre patch of land on the Berea College campus, a group of students and staff is calmly preparing for the apocalypse.
Robertsdale's Orr signs with Berea College (BaldwinCountyNow.com)
posted on July 10, 2011 at 05:17:14 am
ROBERTSDALE, Ala. — David Orr, a Tuesday night graduate of Robertsdale High, signed a track scholarship with Berea College on Thursday in the RHS library.
Institute to aid new teachers (Richmond Register)
posted on July 4, 2011 at 02:08:49 pm
Beginning a career as a teacher can be a daunting task. Berea College is trying to bridge the gap between being in the classroom and leading the class by making the transition easier for its education students.