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Southeast, Rural area: Berea College maintains a picturesque campus in Berea, Kentucky. Its traditional buildings, rolling hills, and commitment to providing tuition-free education for students create a unique and supportive environment. Students benefit from a close-knit community, a strong work-study program, and a focus on Appalachian heritage.

Berea College does not have Greek life on campus.

Berea College's Office of Internships and Career Development assists students in securing internships that align with its commitment to serving students from Appalachia. The college offers the Berea Internship Program, which provides funding for unpaid internships. Berea emphasizes internships that contribute to community development and sustainability in the Appalachian region.

Berea offers a unique work-study program where students don't pay tuition. Majors are focused on traditional liberal arts and applied fields. Popular choices include Business, Nursing, Technology & Applied Design, Education, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. The college offers various minors and emphasizes experiential learning. For a full list of academic programs, click the link below.

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Berea College is a very small school with approximately 1,600 undergraduate students on campus.

Berea College has a diverse student body. White students comprise around 67% of the population with a significant Black/African American population (around 14%). Smaller populations of Hispanic/Latino, Asian, multiracial, and international students are present. Berea primarily draws students from the Appalachian region.

Berea offers a unique work-study program where students don't pay tuition. Majors are focused on traditional liberal arts and applied fields. Popular choices include Business, Nursing, Technology & Applied Design, Education, Agriculture, and Natural Resources. The college offers various minors and emphasizes experiential learning. For a full list of academic programs, click the link below.
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