Berry College
Berry College is one of the thirty-five private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Georgia. The campus is located in a suburb, in Mount Berry.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,110 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 553 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 431 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 64% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Berry College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $34,950, and fees were $226. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $34,950 and $226 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
Number of Students2,110 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 3 | 23 |
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2 miles away |
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53 miles away |
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60 miles away |
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63 miles away |
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78 miles away |
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85 miles away |
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87 miles away |
LaGrange College
87 miles away |
Oakwood University
89 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1957 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
62%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1120 to 1300 |
ACT | 24 to 29 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,165/credit | |
In State Students | $1,165/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,165/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $635/credit | |
In State Students | $635/credit | |
Out of State Students | $635/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $52,425 | $52,425 | $52,425 |
ADN | 70 | $81,550 | $81,550 | $81,550 |
BSN | 125 | $145,625 | $145,625 | $145,625 |
FNP | 50 | $31,750 | $31,750 | $31,750 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Berry College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 20% | $4,453 |
Other Federal Grant | 4% | $1,371 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 60% | $4,469 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $18,259 |
Federal Student Loans | 54% | $5,389 |
Private Loans | 11% | $10,962 |
$26,173
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$19,115 |
$30,001 to $48,000$18,084 |
$48,001 to $75,000$21,808 |
$75,001 to $110,000$24,896 |
Over $110,000$28,258 |
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Student Population
1,978
Undergrads
132
Graduates
1,287
Women
823
Men
93%
Full-time
7%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
80% |
Hispanic |
6% |
Black/African American |
6% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
Asian |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Georgia state board of nursing.