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Mount Berry, Georgia

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Chances of getting into Berry College

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
70%
Admission Difficulty for Berry College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Difficult 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Berry College and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Berry College is 70%.  It ranks #23 in Georgia for lowest rate of acceptance. Berry College is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 3,669 out of 5,249 applicants were admitted.

The school has difficult admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 32 percent on standardized admission tests. Berry College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.84. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Berry College application fee is $0 and applications are due by Feb 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Berry College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.84 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1220 on the SAT
  • Score 27 on the ACT

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Berry College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores and 34% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Berry College SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1120-1316
Applicants Submitting SAT 
12%
SAT Scores for Berry College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 590
SAT Math 25th 530
SAT Composite 25th 1120
SAT Scores for Berry College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 678
SAT Math 75th 638
SAT Composite 75th 1316
Average SAT Score 1220

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Berry College?

Berry College is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Berry College score in the top 37 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1120-1316.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Berry College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1316 and Above Good >82%
1218 to 1316 Avg + 70%-82%
1120 to 1218 Avg - 55%-70%
1022 to 1120 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 1022 Low <39%
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Berry College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
24-30 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
34%
ACT Scores for Berry College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 24
ACT Math 25th 22
ACT Composite 25th 24
ACT Scores for Berry College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 32
ACT Math 75th 28
ACT Composite 75th 30
Average ACT Score 27

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Berry College?

Berry College is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Berry College regularly accepts students who score 24 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 27 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 24-30.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Berry College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >82%
27 to 30 Avg + 70%-82%
24 to 27 Avg - 55%-70%
21 to 24 Reach 39%-55%
Less than 21 Low <39%
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Berry College GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.84
Typical High School Grades 
A-

What GPA do you need to get into Berry College?

Applicants require exceptionally good grades to get into Berry College. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Berry College was 3.84 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Georgia for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Berry College accepts 70% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Berry College students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 41.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 21.0% Avg
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Reach
3.25 to 3.49 11.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 6.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 2.0% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Berry College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,333 1,916 5,249
Accepted 2,472 1,197 3,669
Acceptance Rate 74% 62% 70%
Enrolled 469 260 729
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 22% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Berry College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Berry College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Berry College Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Berry College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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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.

FAQs

Does Berry College prefer SAT or ACT?

12% of students submit their SAT scores to Berry College. 34% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Berry College?

70% of those who apply are granted admission to Berry College. Admission competition is low and the college has difficult admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Berry College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1120 and 1316. 12% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Berry College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 24 and 30. 34% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.