Berry College

Berry College is moderately difficult to get into. The acceptance rate at Berry College is 66%. Last year, 5,643 students applied to Berry College and 3,742 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Berry College, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 7/15 and there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who apply to Berry College for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than November 1.

Berry College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Berry College's admissions stats.

Berry College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.8
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	28%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	Yes

Berry College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Berry College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 1
Regular Decision	Yes	7 15	November 1

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Applying Early to Berry College?

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Berry College does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Berry College will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Berry College accepts about 83% of early action applicants and 66% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Berry College admitted 1,953 of the 2,365 who applied early action.

Some students apply early in hopes that it will increase their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Berry College Admissions

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Transferring to Berry College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Berry College

Berry College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Berry College?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Berry College

What does Berry College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered

Make sure to check with Berry College for more information on admission factors.

Berry College Application Requirements

To apply to Berry College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Berry College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1	–	2	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Berry College?

Students admitted to Berry College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 59% submitted a class rank. At Berry College 28% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 63% were in the top 25% and 92% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Berry College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	40.35%
3.75 and 3.99	20.89%
3.50 and 3.74	17.25%
3.25 and 3.49	14.08%
3.00 and 3.24	6.33%
2.50 and 2.9	1.11%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Berry College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Berry College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Berry College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Berry College.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 15. Applicants should hear back by June 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Berry College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Berry College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Berry College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Berry College.

Does Berry College accept transfer credits?

✅ Berry College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Berry College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Berry College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Berry College?

✅ Berry College is not test optional.

What is Berry College's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Berry College is 66%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Berry College?

❌ Berry College does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Berry College?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Berry College was 83% in 2021.

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