Published cost of attendance is $60,718. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $5,428, middle-income families pay around $8,132, higher-income families pay approximately $13,700.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $60,718 |
| Tuition and Fees | $51,658 |
| Room and Board | $8,208 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$54,612 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $6,106 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,428 |
| $30–48k | $4,598 |
| $48–75k | $8,132 |
| $75–110k | $7,570 |
| $110k+ | $13,700 |
Published cost of attendance is $60,718. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $5,428, middle-income families pay around $8,132, higher-income families pay approximately $13,700. Azimuth ranks Berea College #1 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 100.0 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $3,591. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $42,924, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $41 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Berea College earn median 4-year earnings of $42,924, placing Berea College in the 2.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,804 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 29.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Berea College #1365 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Computer and Information Sciences, General reports 22 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $82,491, ranked #76 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 21 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $32,729, ranked #361 nationally in its major. Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General reports 17 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,830, ranked #20 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 17 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $40,768, ranked #318 nationally in its major.
