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Berry College occupies a 27,000-acre campus in Mount Berry, Georgia, approximately one hour northwest of Atlanta, making it the largest contiguous college campus in the world. Founded in 1902 by Martha Berry as a school for rural children, the institution has evolved into a private liberal arts college featuring Gothic-style architecture and extensive forests, meadows, and lakes that serve as both recreational spaces and outdoor classrooms. The college maintains a selective admission process and is known for its hands-on student work program, where all students participate in on-campus employment as part of their educational experience. Academic strengths include programs in animal science, education, and business, while the campus houses nearly all undergraduate students in residence halls and apartment-style living spaces that complement the rural, forested setting. The NCAA Division III athletic program competes in the Southern Athletic Association.
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Berry College is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Berry College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#380 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#277 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#7 in Best Colleges in Georgia
#5 in Best Private Colleges in Georgia
#262 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#6 in Best Value Colleges in Georgia
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1100/1278 |
| ACT | 23/29 |
| GPA | 3.84 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $276 |
| Room and Board | $14,230 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,224 |
| Total One Year Cost | $57,870 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Agriculture | 10% |
| Education | 10% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Biology | 9% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139144 IPEDS survey data for Berry College.
Current students may use the Berry College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025