Berry College
Mount Berry, Georgia 30149
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for biology
Berry College is a private institution in Mount Berry with particular strength in biology and business. With an average SAT of 1223, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
74% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,800 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,568.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Vikings
History & Fun Facts
- •History Berry student life in the 1950s In 1902, Martha Berry, daughter of a prominent local business owner, founded the "Boys Industrial School" on 83 acres of land inherited from her father.
- •In 1904, it became the first approved school of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
- •In 1909, the "Martha Berry School for Girls" was added, and collectively with the boys school, it came to be known as the Berry Schools.
- •In 1926, the school became a junior college and several years later, a senior college, graduating its first class in 1932.
- •In 1957, Berry College became accredited by the SACS.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1223
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$18,900
Programs (41)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
83%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
15
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from GA state average + suburban adjustment
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